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F503 LWL

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,453 mi
Last recorded52,453 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF503 LWL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,453 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear door skins corroded but taped over

Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,384 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear door skins corroded but taped over

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,664 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,254 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 48,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

nearside front inner wheelarch holed

offside outersill holed at front end

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,435 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 47,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,776 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 45,730 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,514 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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F503 LWL is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F503 LWL, 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 F503 LWL registered?

F503 LWL is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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