MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
front suspension damping slightly restricted
heavy surface perishing to offside rear and nearside rear tyres
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
stone chip in offside headlamp glass
surface perishing to offside front and nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters
front suspension damping slightly restricted
heavy surface perishing to offside rear and nearside rear tyres
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
stone chip in offside headlamp glass
surface perishing to offside front and nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?
Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
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F522 GKJ is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 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 L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F522 GKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F522 GKJ registered?
F522 GKJ is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 9 February 1989.
Is F522 GKJ safe to buy?
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