MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G598 CEL registered?
G598 CEL is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 30 August 1989.
Is G598 CEL safe to buy?
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