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G344 OTT

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,328 mi
Last recorded29,328 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 OTT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,328 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,204 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,052 miles

nearside rear tyre wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,672 miles

nearside rear tyre wall slightly deteriorated

suspension low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,348 miles

Both rear tyres original to vehicle at registration.(age excessive)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,865 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,323 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 25,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 24,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2008 24,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,811 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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G344 OTT is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G344 OTT, 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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What year was G344 OTT registered?

G344 OTT is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 12 August 1989.

Is G344 OTT safe to buy?

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