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G39 KEW

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,052 mi
Last recorded60,052 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 KEW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,052 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,253 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 56,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,501 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 54,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G39 KEW is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G39 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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What year was G39 KEW registered?

G39 KEW is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 7 December 1989.

Is G39 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G39 KEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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