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G849 EJW

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,922 mi
Last recorded62,922 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 EJW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,922 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 62,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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G849 EJW is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G849 EJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G849 EJW registered?

G849 EJW is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G849 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G849 EJW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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