MOT Status
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38,389 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
AGED TYRES
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FLUID SUSPENSION SYSTEM *** LOW SUSPENSION LEVEL
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear SUSPENSION FLUID PIPE CORRODED
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlight full of water
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel trims fitted at the time of test
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlight full of water
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel trims fitted at the time of test
Main beam lazy in operation
Tyres perished
Vehicle been standing for long period
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?
Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G226 VMH is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G226 VMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G226 VMH registered?
G226 VMH is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 24 August 1989.
Is G226 VMH safe to buy?
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