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G487 XMO

1989 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 XMO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2008 92,363 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspension very low

Fail 25 Oct 2008 92,352 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,975 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 86,904 miles

nearside front floorpan has been repaired

nearside front headlamp is cracked

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2005 86,614 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 86,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine leaking oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G487 XMO is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in White 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 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 G487 XMO, 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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What year was G487 XMO registered?

G487 XMO is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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