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G355 ROD

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,225 mi
Last recorded45,225 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 ROD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,225 miles

Front tyres very low and balding on edges

General corrosion through out

Oil leaks

Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,213 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated ns=os (2.4.D.1a)

Front tyres very low and balding on edges

General corrosion through out

Oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,702 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,176 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 39,738 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,663 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 38,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 24,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,581 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2008 18,580 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,101 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,533 miles

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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G355 ROD is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G355 ROD, 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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G355 ROD is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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