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G288 VUT

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 VUT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,828 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2013 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,385 miles

Both head lamp aims on lowest permissable mark

Evidence of slight bulge in the nearside rear tyre tread plate

Registration plate lamp dim

Vehicle underneath heavily grease/oil painted

wipers starting to streak on screen

Fail 17 Dec 2010 62,208 miles

Hydaulic arm to top wish bone joint gaiter split

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

Slight corrosion on the nearside step / sill edge

Slight distortion in the nearside headlamp image

Slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,208 miles

Hydaulic arm to top wish bone joint gaiter split

Slight corrosion on the nearside step / sill edge

Slight distortion in the nearside headlamp image

Slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 99,692 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 99,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,734 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,800 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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G288 VUT is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G288 VUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G288 VUT registered?

G288 VUT is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 26 August 1989.

Is G288 VUT safe to buy?

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