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G295 CFX

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,924 mi
Last recorded113,924 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG295 CFX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,610 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 109,609 miles

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

All tyres slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,520 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 105,743 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 99,970 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 99,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2012 95,354 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 95,354 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 91,196 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,866 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 86,793 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 82,603 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 78,898 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 74,484 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 74,484 miles

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

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2006 70,840 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 70,827 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 66,377 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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G295 CFX is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G295 CFX, 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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G295 CFX is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 4 November 1989.

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