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G319 CFX

1989 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,790 mi
Last recorded76,790 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG319 CFX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2007 76,790 miles

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

O/s/f seat back loose.O/s/f,O/s/r,N/s/f and N/s/r floor panels deteriorating.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,790 miles

O/s/f seat back loose.O/s/f,O/s/r,N/s/f and N/s/r floor panels deteriorating.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,835 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 66,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.Clutch noisy.Front brake pads look low.Slight play in both rear radius arms.O/s and n/s front and centre floor areas deteriorating.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 55,412 miles

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge. †N/s/r sill weak. †O/s/f floor area weak.

Fail 7 Oct 2005 55,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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G319 CFX is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G319 CFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G319 CFX registered?

G319 CFX is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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