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G314 YDU

1989 Austin Metro Gs

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

62,234 mi
Last recorded62,234 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG314 YDU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 62,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

front suspension starting to get low

general corosion appearing all over bodywork no sharp edges yet

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,144 miles

corrosion offside rear arch

Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

corrosion offside rear arch

Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,125 miles

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

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

corrosion offside rear arch

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,264 miles

general body corrosion

offside rear tyre low inside edge

slight play offside front hub

Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,156 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

general body corrosion

offside rear tyre low inside edge

slight play offside front hub

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,893 miles

general corrosion on bodywork (no sharp edges at present)

many previous welding repairs

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

slight damage windscreen

slight exhaust blow front end

slight lift in steering column

Fail 25 Jul 2007 57,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

general corrosion on bodywork (no sharp edges at present)

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

slight damage windscreen

slight exhaust blow front end

slight lift in steering column

Pass 10 Jul 2006 55,505 miles

slight wear both front bearings †offside front tyre wear inside edge †corrosion nearside rear lower door †chip in screen †oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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G314 YDU is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 53,206 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 Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G314 YDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G314 YDU is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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