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G589 GNY

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,373 mi
Last recorded27,373 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG589 GNY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2007 27,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,373 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 23,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both offside and the nearside front tyres are perishing at the tyre wall

nearside front suspension top arm rubber stop is deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2005 23,075 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both offside and the nearside front tyres are perishing at the tyre wall

nearside front suspension top arm rubber stop is deteriorated

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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G589 GNY is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G589 GNY, 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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What year was G589 GNY registered?

G589 GNY is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 25 October 1989.

Is G589 GNY safe to buy?

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