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G32 KEW

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,996 mi
Last recorded47,996 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG32 KEW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills starting to rust

Pass 17 Nov 2018 47,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 47,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 47,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate fitted in the wrong place (0.1 (d))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner lower seal/floor corroded, with 30cm of lower seat belt securing mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear outer lower body seal corroded, within 30cm of rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside front floor corroded, within 30cm of chassis rail. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached split pin missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached split pin missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside lower inner seal/floor corroding, by lower seat belt securing mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats and seat belts removed

sports harnesses ( seatbelts ) fitted to the front

steering wheel has side to side and up and movement, border line

Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,032 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 39,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,584 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

nsr inner arch corroded

os rear inner arch corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 39,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,756 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,423 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,029 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s suspension ride height low

Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s suspension ride height low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,063 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Suspension ride height is low

n/s/r/tyre minor cracking to inner side wall

section of top of o/s door sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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G32 KEW is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G32 KEW, 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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G32 KEW is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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