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G625 WTF

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,337 mi
Last recorded95,337 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG625 WTF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 95,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting split

suspension low

Pass 31 Jan 2007 87,964 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 87,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside floor pan corroded

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2006 84,794 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 84,794 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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G625 WTF is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 53,206 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 Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G625 WTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G625 WTF registered?

G625 WTF is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 16 August 1989.

Is G625 WTF safe to buy?

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