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G433 URV

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,671 mi
Last recorded79,671 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG433 URV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2005 79,671 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 79,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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G433 URV is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G433 URV, 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 G433 URV registered?

G433 URV is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G433 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G433 URV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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