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G186 AHN

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,077 mi
Last recorded14,077 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 AHN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,077 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 13,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,895 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 10,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 8,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside door mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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G186 AHN is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 53,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G186 AHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G186 AHN registered?

G186 AHN is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G186 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G186 AHN shows 6 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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