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F487 DDO

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,554 mi
Last recorded16,554 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF487 DDO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 16,554 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 16,536 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 16,428 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.D.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Aug 2017 16,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.D.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wearing inner edge of tyre

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,156 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks

Fail 19 Aug 2015 16,153 miles

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

both rear tyres have small cracks

Fail 22 Aug 2014 15,844 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,584 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,317 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear suspension pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 13,896 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 13,896 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,340 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 13,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,017 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 11,546 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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F487 DDO is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F487 DDO, 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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F487 DDO is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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