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G475 ETX

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,852 mi
Last recorded24,852 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG475 ETX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,852 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2008 24,833 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,675 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,475 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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G475 ETX is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G475 ETX, 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 G475 ETX registered?

G475 ETX is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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