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1989 Austin Metro L 1.0L Petrol · F452 SRY

F452 SRY

1989 Austin Metro L (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/05/1989. Recorded mileage 73,313 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
998cc

F452 SRY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2025
  • 73,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F452 SRY Mileage History

  1. 17/04/202372,219 mi
  2. 17/04/202372,219 mi
  3. 22/03/202472,304 mi+85 mi
  4. 19/04/202472,314 mi+10 mi
  5. 05/04/202573,313 mi+999 mi

Average of roughly 556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F452 SRY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Metro L (F452 SRY) between April 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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