MOT Status
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54,377 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside structure and components covered in underseal
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside structure and components covered in underseal
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside structure and components covered in underseal
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
nearside and offside rear floorpans corroded at join to rear valance
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch at seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
nearside and offside rear floorpans corroded at join to rear valance
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all front brake pipes covered in grease
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all front brake pipes covered in grease
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/f tyre perishing
All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front number plate deteriorated
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front number plate deteriorated
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
lots of corrosion on body
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
lots of corrosion on body
suspension low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
suspension low
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G837 ODH is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 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 X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G837 ODH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G837 ODH is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 30 September 1989.
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