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F681 DJC

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,270 mi
Last recorded50,270 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF681 DJC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 50,270 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 49,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 49,395 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 49,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread Coming Away From Structure!!!!!!! 160/65R315 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 02 Of 2006, 160/65R315 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing Due To Age, Made Week 02 Of 2006, 160/65R315 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 48,189 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 47,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,069 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

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

O/S/F tyre BADLY worn on inner edge, cracked and perished.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,959 miles

O/s/f tyre bold on inner edge 160/65R315

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,789 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,299 miles

front silencer tempary repair with exhaust paste

Fail 1 Aug 2009 38,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 38,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,662 miles

Nail in o/s rear tyre.

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,289 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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F681 DJC is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 F681 DJC, 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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F681 DJC is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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