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G74 AJT

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,735 mi
Last recorded35,735 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 AJT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,008 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 25,902 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both offside tyres sidewalls cracking but not deep enough to reach plys

Fail 10 Dec 2008 23,770 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both offside tyres sidewalls cracking but not deep enough to reach plys

Fail 25 Jul 2007 23,397 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,265 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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G74 AJT is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G74 AJT, 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 G74 AJT registered?

G74 AJT is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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