No, F252 BNV is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for F252 BNV?

The MOT for F252 BNV is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 April 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of F252 BNV?

The recorded mileage for F252 BNV is 42,798 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F252 BNV ULEZ compliant?

No, F252 BNV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Austin Metro City 1.0L Petrol · F252 BNV

F252 BNV

1989 Austin Metro City (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 42,798 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: AUSTIN METRO CITY
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/04/2008
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/04/2007)
Recorded Mileage: 42,798 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/04/2008

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/04/2007

Mileage: 42,798 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1989
Engine: 998cc

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F252 BNV Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2007
42,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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F252 BNV Mileage History

31/03/200642,790 mi
03/04/200642,790 mi
29/03/200742,798 mi+8 mi
30/03/200742,798 mi

Average of roughly 8 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F252 BNV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 20:03

MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Metro City (F252 BNV) between March 2006 and March 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 March 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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