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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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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.
Is G229 BJT safe to buy?
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