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G769 JUM

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,024 mi
Last recorded22,024 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG769 JUM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 22,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,278 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,140 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 20,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 15,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres poor

Pass 2 Apr 2014 15,008 miles

all tyres poor

Pass 1 May 2013 14,951 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 14,951 miles

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,632 miles

all tyres starting to perrish on side walls

Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,616 miles

all tyres perrishing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,591 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,406 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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G769 JUM is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G769 JUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G769 JUM registered?

G769 JUM is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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