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G117 SFF

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,559 mi
Last recorded65,559 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 SFF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 11 Feb 2008 65,559 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 8 Feb 2007 65,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged/offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,499 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged/offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2006 65,495 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 65,492 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

unable to check centre rear seat belt / nearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged /suspension level slightly low

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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G117 SFF is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 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 Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G117 SFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G117 SFF registered?

G117 SFF is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G117 SFF safe to buy?

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