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F629 GNJ

1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,012 mi
Last recorded57,012 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto37,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF629 GNJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas Auto
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,012 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low close to limit

play in n/s/f track rod end

play in n/s/f upper and lower ball joints

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low close to limit

play in n/s/f track rod end

play in n/s/f upper and lower ball joints

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,246 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 46,134 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

front pads 3-4 mm

Fail 8 Nov 2010 42,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

front pads 3-4 mm

Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

beam pattern poor

Fail 12 Nov 2009 37,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

beam pattern poor

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,425 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 30,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,553 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?

Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
brake recording little or no effort 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 28
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F629 GNJ is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 37,308 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F629 GNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F629 GNJ registered?

F629 GNJ is a 1988 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 23 September 1988.

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