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G65 JWT

1989 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,327 mi
Last recorded45,327 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG65 JWT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,327 miles

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle heavily modified from original spec.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 45,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle heavily modified from original spec.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,953 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some corrosion starting in hydroelastic pipes body kit and over size wheels fitted advse adjustment of parking brake

Fail 29 Jul 2008 44,347 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some corrosion starting in hydroelastic pipes body kit and over size wheels fitted advse adjustment of parking brake

Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,181 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise adjustment of parking brake

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,670 miles

can not check sills because of body kit

Pass 5 Jul 2005 41,112 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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G65 JWT is a 1989 Austin Metro City in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G65 JWT, 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 G65 JWT registered?

G65 JWT is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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