MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box blowing (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear tyre slightly perished
some tyres age cracking
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?
Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G623 YDG is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G623 YDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Mosaic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Mosaic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G623 YDG is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 16 November 1989.
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