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F204 HWL

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,166 mi
Last recorded59,166 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 HWL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,166 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,070 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,714 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 58,714 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 58,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 57,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,146 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,735 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

offside inner sill excessively corroded in front foot well not within prescribed area

Fail 26 Oct 2009 56,612 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 53,443 miles

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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F204 HWL is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F204 HWL, 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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F204 HWL is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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