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G539 TBM

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,094 mi
Last recorded1,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG539 TBM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 1,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,722 miles

unable to check welding due to heavy underseal

Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,720 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 77,374 miles

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

o/s rear inner wheel arch rusted

Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 71,989 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 71,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G539 TBM is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G539 TBM, 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 G539 TBM registered?

G539 TBM is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 20 September 1989.

Is G539 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G539 TBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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