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F741 JGC

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,153 mi
Last recorded19,153 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF741 JGC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,153 miles

Fuel cap rubber slightly perished

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Feb 2012 18,492 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,188 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 18,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2009 13,298 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 13,298 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre perished

suspension needs pump up

Pass 18 May 2007 12,700 miles

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

Oil leak

advise tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2006 12,228 miles

advise off side front and both rear side walls perished

advise suspension needs pump up

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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F741 JGC is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F741 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F741 JGC registered?

F741 JGC is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F741 JGC safe to buy?

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