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G514 XLL

1989 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 XLL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2006 75,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bumper insecure

bumper insecure

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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G514 XLL is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G514 XLL, 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 G514 XLL registered?

G514 XLL is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G514 XLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G514 XLL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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