MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Oil leak
both front tyres cracking.
both rear tyres considerably cracking.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres cracking.
both rear tyres considerably cracking.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres cracking.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Oil leak
considerable travel on foot brake pedle.
end of o/s wiper blade rubber starting to split.
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracking.
considerable travel on foot brake pedle.
end of o/s wiper blade rubber starting to split.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking
considerable travel foot brake pedal
corrosion off side centre floor
rear brakes noisy when applied
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Oil leak
both rear tyre treads cracking
corrosion appearing off side floor to sill
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Oil leak
both rear tyre treads cracking
corrosion appearing off side floor to sill
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
both rear tyre inner sidewalls slightly cracking
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
both front tyres slightly deflated
both rear tyre inner sidewalls slightly cracking
both rear tyres inner side walls cracking.
o/s center floor to sill considerably corroded.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres inner side walls cracking.
o/s center floor to sill considerably corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear suspension pipes considerably corroded.
both rear tyre inner side walls cracking.
metal brake pipe on o/s/r suspension arm considerably corroding at rear end.
o/s floor to sill corroding.
both rear suspension pipes considerably corroded.
both rear tyre inner side walls cracking.
metal brake pipe on o/s/r suspension arm considerably corroding at rear end.
o/s floor to sill corroding.
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G778 VMF is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 G778 VMF, 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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G778 VMF is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 15 August 1989.
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