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G390 UBH

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,307 mi
Last recorded76,307 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG390 UBH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,307 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 76,303 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Offside ball joint rubbers split.

Offside trackrod end rubber split.

Slight play in the nearside rear radius arm.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,435 miles

hole in near side front indicater lens

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

steering coloumn trim/cowling loose

stone chip in near side front headlamp lens

Fail 26 Aug 2008 73,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

hole in near side front indicater lens

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

steering coloumn trim/cowling loose

stone chip in near side front headlamp lens

Pass 24 Sep 2007 70,374 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 70,374 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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G390 UBH is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 53,206 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 Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G390 UBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G390 UBH is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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