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Q144RSN

1999 Austin Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

4,545 mi
Last recorded4,545 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ144RSN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 4,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 4,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 4,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 3,771 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 3,239 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 2,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 1,805 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 32 miles

new speedo fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2015 2,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 41 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 1,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both handle grips loose

Fail 15 Mar 2012 1,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both handle grips loose

Pass 7 Apr 2010
Fail 2 Apr 2009

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,281 miles

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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Q144RSN is a 1999 Austin Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Q144RSN, 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 27 years old, this Austin Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q144RSN registered?

Q144RSN is a 1999 Austin Metro, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is Q144RSN safe to buy?

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