MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH KEEP A CHECK
Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH KEEP A CHECK.
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?
Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G198 LAO is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in Blue 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 G198 LAO, 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 G198 LAO registered?
G198 LAO is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 25 August 1989.
Is G198 LAO safe to buy?
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