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G431 URT

1989 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,815 mi
Last recorded46,815 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG431 URT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,815 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid getting near low level

fuel filler area corroded

o/s/r suspension pipe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,568 miles

front brakes judder slightly

Fail 8 Sep 2008 44,568 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brakes judder slightly

slight binding on n/s/r handbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,250 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,061 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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G431 URT is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G431 URT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G431 URT is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 30 October 1989.

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