MOT Status
Mileage
45,469 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
streen wheel is inscure
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?
Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F258 SBC is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 53,206 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 Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F258 SBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F258 SBC registered?
F258 SBC is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 14 April 1989.
Is F258 SBC safe to buy?
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