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F948 BOE

1989 Austin Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,203 mi
Last recorded66,203 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro57,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 BOE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2008 66,200 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,326 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 64,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,919 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 60,919 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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F948 BOE is a 1989 Austin Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 57,489 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F948 BOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F948 BOE registered?

F948 BOE is a 1989 Austin Metro, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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