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G341 RAP

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,876 mi
Last recorded43,876 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG341 RAP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,876 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,598 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,408 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,983 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,692 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 42,683 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,839 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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G341 RAP is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G341 RAP, 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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G341 RAP is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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