MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
all tyres starting to perish and split
both rear tyres worn on edges
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
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
corrosion and welding to various areas of vehicle underside
slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes
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)
corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside
slight play in both front lower balljoints
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
corrosion in various areas of evhicle underside
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
slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes
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
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in both front lower tie bar bushes
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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