MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
fuel filler cap is beginning to perish very slightly
nearside front wiper blade is split but still clears screen effectively
nearside rear wheel bearing feels very slightly rough but not considered excessive
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
fuel filler cap is beginning to perish very slightly
nearside front inner and outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
nearside front wiper blade is split but still clears screen effectively
nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not considered excessive
nearside rear wheel bearing feels very slightly rough but not considered excessive
offside front seatback is slightly loose but still secures upright
rear brake pipes slight surface corrosion
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Bonnet cable stiff operation
Exhaust hitting body
Rear suspension pipes rusting
Slight exhaust blow - suspect manifold area
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Bonnet cable stiff operation
Exhaust hitting body
Rear suspension pipes rusting
Slight exhaust blow - suspect manifold area
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s+o/s rear tyres cracking
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s+o/s rear tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?
Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F98 SPU is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 49,187 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 Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F98 SPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F98 SPU registered?
F98 SPU is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 14 April 1989.
Is F98 SPU safe to buy?
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