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G230 UTC

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,176 mi
Last recorded42,176 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 UTC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,176 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 42,168 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 42,109 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 36,769 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 36,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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G230 UTC is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 58,656 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 Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G230 UTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G230 UTC is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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