MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,533 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE CAR OVERHEATING
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?
Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G617 LGK is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 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 L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G617 LGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G617 LGK registered?
G617 LGK is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 11 August 1989.
Is G617 LGK safe to buy?
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