MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
rear seats and belts removed
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
no rear seats or belts
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service 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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G480 ETX is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G480 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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How do I check the history of G480 ETX?
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What year was G480 ETX registered?
G480 ETX is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G480 ETX safe to buy?
The MOT history for G480 ETX shows 6 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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