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F254 GGT

1989 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,757 mi
Last recorded63,757 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 GGT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 63,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 62,160 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 48,415 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 48,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 34,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,499 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 24,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 18,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,044 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak engine

Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,804 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,730 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 13,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2013 13,059 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front and both rear tyre slight perished

Pass 7 Feb 2012 11,414 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Exhaust corroding

Lower column coupling perishing

O/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Suspension slightly lower on o/s

Fail 7 Feb 2012 11,414 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Exhaust corroding

Lower column coupling perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension slightly lower on o/s

Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,383 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 11,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 8,806 miles

all tyres have surface cracks on sidewalls

Pass 4 Feb 2008 5,335 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 5,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside front suspension low

offside front tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2007 5,203 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 5,094 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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F254 GGT is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F254 GGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F254 GGT registered?

F254 GGT is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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