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G238 BEJ

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,312 mi
Last recorded27,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 BEJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,312 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 27,292 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,912 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,841 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,100 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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G238 BEJ is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 49,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G238 BEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G238 BEJ registered?

G238 BEJ is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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