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G524 BNP

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,031 mi
Last recorded63,031 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG524 BNP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2005 63,031 miles

Engine oil above MAX on dipstick

O/S front underwing chassis member corroding

O/s & N/S front inner wings corroded & Holed

Fail 3 Nov 2005 63,005 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both headlamps have some damage to glass

Engine oil level above maximum on the dipstick

Front brakes have an imbalance of 10% ( max allowed 25% )

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside and Nearside inner wings corroded and holed

Offside boot floor corroded and holed

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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G524 BNP is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in White 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 Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 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 Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G524 BNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G524 BNP registered?

G524 BNP is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G524 BNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G524 BNP 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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