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G698 RFJ

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,407 mi
Last recorded44,407 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG698 RFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 44,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 43,538 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,354 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,363 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 42,353 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 39,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,149 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,101 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 38,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,389 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/f jacking tube rusted out

Fail 16 Oct 2007 36,389 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

o/s/f jacking tube rusted out

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 32,713 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 32,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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G698 RFJ is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 58,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G698 RFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G698 RFJ registered?

G698 RFJ is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 23 August 1989.

Is G698 RFJ safe to buy?

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