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G274 VEU

1989 Austin Metro City

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,288 mi
Last recorded87,288 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG274 VEU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 87,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rusty in places

Fail 8 Dec 2009 87,273 miles

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rusty in places

Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,263 miles

Oil leak

rusty in places

Pass 18 Dec 2007 76,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,331 miles

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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G274 VEU is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G274 VEU, 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 G274 VEU registered?

G274 VEU is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G274 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G274 VEU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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