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G778 VMF

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

23,456 mi
Last recorded23,456 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 VMF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,456 miles

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.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 23,456 miles

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.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,285 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 23,285 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,067 miles

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.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 23,067 miles

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.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,282 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 22,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 21,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,434 miles

both rear tyres inner side walls cracking.

o/s center floor to sill considerably corroded.

Fail 9 Oct 2007 21,434 miles

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.

Fail 3 Oct 2006 20,996 miles

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.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,996 miles

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.

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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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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