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G623 YDG

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,694 mi
Last recorded72,694 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG623 YDG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 72,694 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 72,657 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,554 miles

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 66,554 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,923 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,030 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 51,030 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,672 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,363 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,184 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 47,184 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,690 miles

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 45,690 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,187 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,618 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,108 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 40,091 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,688 miles

some tyres age cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,256 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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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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