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F84 LRJ

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,842 mi
Last recorded64,842 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF84 LRJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 64,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,332 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 60,569 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,367 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 51,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,354 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,303 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 38,854 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,160 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,280 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,075 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,809 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front and rear tyres

Pass 18 May 2006 15,296 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front and rear tyers

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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F84 LRJ is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 58,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F84 LRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F84 LRJ registered?

F84 LRJ is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F84 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F84 LRJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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