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G707 TOU

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,706 mi
Last recorded75,706 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG707 TOU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,706 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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bottom of doors and rear wheel arches soon need attention

Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,706 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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bottom of doors and rear wheel arches soon need attention

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,344 miles

oil leek from inner drive shaft seal

Fail 10 Mar 2010 73,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leek from inner drive shaft seal

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,676 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 66,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,345 miles

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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G707 TOU is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G707 TOU, 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 G707 TOU registered?

G707 TOU is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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