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G22 ACV

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,636 mi
Last recorded47,636 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 ACV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,636 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in n/s lower steering ball joint

Suspension low

Fail 27 Jul 2007 47,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play n/s lower steering ball joint

Suspension low

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,557 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 40,557 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 39,581 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 39,581 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G22 ACV is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red 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 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 48,172 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G22 ACV, 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 G22 ACV registered?

G22 ACV is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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