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F170 GYB

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,748 mi
Last recorded118,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 GYB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,748 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion, welding and rustproofing to various areas of vehicle underside

mot welding covered in sealer - unable to fully inspect complete repairs

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 23 May 2017 118,635 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both floorpans (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount of front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear anti roll bar mount areas (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion, welding and rustproofing to various areas of vehicle underside

fuel cap seal starting to split

offside rear tyre worn low

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,826 miles

all tyres starting to perish and split

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 May 2016 113,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish and split

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2015 108,137 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion and welding to various areas of vehicle underside

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,298 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 104,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,098 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Fail 22 May 2013 101,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,001 miles

corrosion in various areas of evhicle underside

Fail 28 May 2012 98,950 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in various areas of evhicle underside

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,420 miles

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2010 94,413 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

heavy oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,358 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front lower tie bar bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2009 92,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front lower tie bar bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,746 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 89,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,033 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 84,444 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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F170 GYB is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 58,656 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 Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F170 GYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Gta typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F170 GYB is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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