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G121 FUH

1989 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,312 mi
Last recorded41,312 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 FUH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear valance corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear valance corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,393 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,330 miles

n/s/r valance corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2006 383,687 miles

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

rear back panel rusting .

Pass 30 Aug 2006 383,687 miles

rear back panel rusting .

Pass 31 Aug 2005 37,481 miles

fuel tank filler pipes coroded

o/s/r boot floor coroded

Fail 31 Aug 2005 37,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

fuel tank filler pipes coroded

o/s/r boot floor coroded

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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G121 FUH is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G121 FUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G121 FUH registered?

G121 FUH is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G121 FUH safe to buy?

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