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G128 LUE

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,470 mi
Last recorded19,470 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG128 LUE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 19,470 miles

All four tyres perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box hanger rubber perished

Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,380 miles

All four tyres are perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 19,362 miles

all tyres starting to crack

some corrosion to under body

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,936 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside front head light lense chiped

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,796 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,704 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2015 18,703 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,552 miles

Both front tyres as small cracks all around tread

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside and Offside front under floor slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre as small cracks all around tread

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 18,552 miles

Both front tyres as small cracks all around tread

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and Offside front under floor slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre as small cracks all around tread

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,596 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside front tyer started to were on the inner edge

offside front tyer started to were on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,239 miles

O/s suspension slightly lower than n/s.

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 17,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

O/s suspension slightly lower than n/s.

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,080 miles

offside suspension little bit low

under vehicle floor corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2009 17,080 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

offside suspension little bit low

under vehicle floor corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,692 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,189 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2007 16,189 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,765 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 15,765 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside and offside middle floors corroding

small hole in offside headlight

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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G128 LUE is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G128 LUE, 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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G128 LUE is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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