MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front inner wings both side heavily corroded but not in any area.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear valance inner side heavily corroded.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?
Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F118 DFD is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 53,206 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Metro Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F118 DFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F118 DFD registered?
F118 DFD is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is F118 DFD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F118 DFD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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