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G229 BJT

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 BJT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011
Fail 22 Dec 2011

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,393 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 30,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres badly deteriorated due to age

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,018 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,355 miles

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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G229 BJT is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G229 BJT, 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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What year was G229 BJT registered?

G229 BJT is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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