MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,408 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres have the side wall cracking
clutch pedal rubber adrift
corrosion in boot
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G424 URV is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G424 URV, 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 G424 URV registered?
G424 URV is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G424 URV safe to buy?
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