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G598 CEL

1989 Austin Metro City

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,488 mi
Last recorded75,488 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 CEL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2006 75,488 miles

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

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

battary not fitted and leaking

n/s/r boot floor rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2005 73,483 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G598 CEL is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G598 CEL, 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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G598 CEL is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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