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G54 YDU

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,379 mi
Last recorded59,379 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG54 YDU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 59,379 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 59,232 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

extensive welding has been carried out through out vehicle, o/s outer sill and floor soft to touch but not holed. may push through with a screw driver or excess force.

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2011 59,073 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside inner and outer sills holed advise weld repair

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 21,601 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

extensive welding has been carried out to vehicle

fan belt worn/squealing

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 26 May 2009 58,538 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 58,529 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 58,155 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

corrosion on offside rear inner sill also near subframe mount

front lower arm/roll bar bushes worn

nearside front floor corroded-advise repair

nearside rear inner wheel arch may be corroded by subframe mount-difficult to see

nearside rear wheel arch corroding-advise tape up

offside front tyre close to limit-advise replace and nearside front wearing on inner edge also

play in nearside rear wheel bearing and offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 May 2008 58,141 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

corrosion on offside rear inner sill also near subframe mount

front lower arm/roll bar bushes worn

nearside front floor corroded-advise repair

nearside rear inner wheel arch may be corroded by subframe mount-difficult to see

nearside rear wheel arch corroding-advise tape up

offside front tyre close to limit-advise replace and nearside front wearing on inner edge also

play in nearside rear wheel bearing and offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2007 57,767 miles

advisory as per original test

Fail 22 May 2007 57,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside foglamp not working

nearside front floor to sill holed extensivly advise repair

Pass 9 May 2006 57,177 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

extensive welding has been carried out to underside of vehicle

o/s outer sill corroded but not yet holed

Pass 27 May 2005 56,485 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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G54 YDU is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 53,206 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 Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G54 YDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G54 YDU is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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