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G844 CPA

1989 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,489 mi
Last recorded38,489 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG844 CPA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,489 miles

front bumper ends insecure but not protruding

slight play in offside and nearside front antiroll bar to track control arm bushes

Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,489 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front bumper ends insecure but not protruding

slight play in offside and nearside front antiroll bar to track control arm bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2016 38,438 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,702 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 35,682 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,854 miles

drivers door heavely corrioded repaired with tape and near side rear door corrioded repaired with tape

Pass 22 May 2012 32,685 miles

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

near side rear door and off side front door bottoms heavely corrioded

Fail 22 May 2012 32,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear door and off side front door bottoms heavely corrioded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,524 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,205 miles

unable to see repair to near side outer sill as being welded due to heavy under sealing

Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,148 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,607 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,104 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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G844 CPA is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G844 CPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G844 CPA is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 21 September 1989.

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