1989 Austin Metro City X 1.0L Petrol · F953 DFL
1989 Austin Metro City X (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 25,119 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO CITY X
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 998cc
F953 DFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 25,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F953 DFL Mileage History
- 22/07/202325,242 mi
- 25/07/202325,242 mi
- 05/07/202425,591 mi+349 mi
- 28/07/202525,119 mi-472 mi
- 14/08/202625,119 mi
Average of roughly -40 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F953 DFL 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 City X (F953 DFL) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive unable to repeat test due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides rear”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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