AUSTIN METRO L1989 · 1.0L PETROL

The most recent MOT record is from October 2006, meaning this vehicle has no recorded testing history for nearly twenty years. Any buyer should treat this as a significant red flag regarding the car's current roadworthiness. The available history reveals a severe and worsening pattern of corrosion. While the 2005 test noted slight body corrosion, by 2006 the condition had deteriorated rapidly, with the floors, rear valance, and front wings described as holed and corroded. There are serious safety risks evidenced in the mechanical records. The vehicle failed its last test due to excessively corroded rear brake pipes and corroded fluid suspension supply pipes. There was also evidence of wear on the tyres and a lack of clarity regarding the condition of the front brake pads. The very low mileage of 65,928 miles over 37 years suggests the car has likely suffered from long periods of standing. In a vehicle of this age, prolonged inactivity often accelerates structural rust and leads to the perishing of rubber components and seals. The overall trend before the records stopped was one of rapid decline.