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G688 GAH

1989 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,592 mi
Last recorded37,592 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 GAH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,592 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 37,575 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,345 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 37,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,105 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 34,103 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor advise repair (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing advise repair (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing advise repair (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 33,691 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 32,924 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 31,784 miles

flat spot to n/s rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2013 31,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

flat spot to n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,522 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 31,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,893 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 29,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

pipe on carb broken

Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,189 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,885 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 27,735 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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G688 GAH is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G688 GAH, 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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G688 GAH is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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