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G801 WHP

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,387 mi
Last recorded61,387 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 WHP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 61,387 miles

corrosion to and condition of bodywork

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,403 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front cannot clearly see condition of brake discs or pads... advise inspect … wheels off

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear foot brake readings slightly low but even

corrosion various places / repaired or not yet excessive.... rear panel corroded advise attn … front wing lower mountings corroded …

front seat back rest seem loose … benefit of doubt given as secured upright

Fail 17 Jul 2019 58,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in area of wheel arch / chassis … suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by indicators / hazard warning light (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all 3 seat belt buckles missing or obscured (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front cannot clearly see condition of brake discs or pads... advise inspect … wheels off

Offside Rear small corrosion area behind fuel filler pipe osr wheel arch area … not yet excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion various places / repaired or not yet excessive.... rear panel corroded advise attn … front wing lower mountings corroded …

front seat back rest seem loose … benefit of doubt given as secured upright

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front perished/cracks

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/wing (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 57,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,019 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 53,019 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,075 miles

front suspension heights getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,704 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,704 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,704 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,928 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 48,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 47,544 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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G801 WHP is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G801 WHP, 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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G801 WHP is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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