1989 Austin Metro L 1.0L Petrol · F964 LYJ
1989 Austin Metro L (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 80,327 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2011.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO L
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F964 LYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2010
- 80,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F964 LYJ MOT History
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 (F964 LYJ) between January 2006 and January 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
F964 LYJ Mileage History
- 04/01/200676,401 mi
- 03/01/200779,397 mi+2,996 mi
- 08/01/200880,050 mi+653 mi
- 06/01/200980,208 mi+158 mi
- 22/01/201080,327 mi+119 mi
Average of roughly 970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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