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F757 GGN

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,262 mi
Last recorded21,262 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF757 GGN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2008 21,262 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

rear panel very rusty and holed but not in a prescribed area.5cm short of suspension unit.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,281 miles

nsr hand brake cable sluggish to return but has not affected parking brake

nsr inner sill is beginning to corrode but has not perforated

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F757 GGN is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F757 GGN, 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 F757 GGN registered?

F757 GGN is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is F757 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F757 GGN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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