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G548 RJO

1989 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,118 mi
Last recorded68,118 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG548 RJO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2009 68,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 64,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 63,814 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 63,814 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 61,171 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 58,170 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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G548 RJO is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G548 RJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G548 RJO registered?

G548 RJO is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G548 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G548 RJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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