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F163 PPC

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,030 mi
Last recorded85,030 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 PPC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,030 miles

c/l 472482

Fail 2 Feb 2007 84,938 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 80,706 miles

see checklist 429586

Fail 6 Feb 2006 80,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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F163 PPC is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F163 PPC, 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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F163 PPC is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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