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G43 MUE

1989 Austin Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,902 mi
Last recorded55,902 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro57,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 MUE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,902 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 55,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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G43 MUE is a 1989 Austin Metro in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 57,489 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G43 MUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G43 MUE registered?

G43 MUE is a 1989 Austin Metro, first registered on 19 August 1989.

Is G43 MUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G43 MUE 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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