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G548 OVA

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,041 mi
Last recorded52,041 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG548 OVA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,041 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,041 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,401 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 47,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 45,031 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 45,017 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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G548 OVA is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 58,656 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 Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G548 OVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G548 OVA registered?

G548 OVA is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G548 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G548 OVA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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