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G253 YFH

1989 Austin Metro City

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,202 mi
Last recorded70,202 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 YFH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,202 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,622 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,966 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

rear valance corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,762 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,775 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 54,761 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,857 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,901 miles

Oil leak

hydrocarbons high

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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G253 YFH is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G253 YFH, 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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G253 YFH is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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