MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
rear suspension height low
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Oil leak
brake pad warning lamp on
exhaust mounting clamp split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?
Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F239 JMB is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 F239 JMB, 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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What year was F239 JMB registered?
F239 JMB is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 18 April 1989.
Is F239 JMB safe to buy?
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