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G228 CBG

1989 Austin Metro V/plas

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,553 mi
Last recorded20,553 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG228 CBG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro V/plas
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 20,553 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 20,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,476 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,342 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 20,342 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 20,230 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,170 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 20,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 19,923 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 19,639 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas?

Based on 1,272 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 133
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 51
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G228 CBG is a 1989 Austin Metro V/plas in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro V/plas fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G228 CBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro V/plas typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G228 CBG registered?

G228 CBG is a 1989 Austin Metro V/plas, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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