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G258 NDS

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

52,108 mi
Last recorded52,108 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 NDS
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,108 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

emissions just met HC

Fail 12 Oct 2018 52,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch at subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure also fouling body (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2018 52,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner wings corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 52,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 50,628 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,599 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed at rear but not within a prescribed area

drivers seat back loose but secure

front inner wings corroded at headlights

fuel filler and breaher pipes corroded

n/s/f outer sill lip damaged

oil leak/s

rear inner arch lips corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,563 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 49,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

front bumper insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2009 49,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,818 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 35,743 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 35,743 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2005 35,743 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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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G258 NDS is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 G258 NDS, 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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G258 NDS is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 5 August 1989.

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