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G851 HUA

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,500 mi
Last recorded38,500 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 HUA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,500 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 38,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 35,999 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 35,998 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 31,572 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,355 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 16,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 16,948 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 11,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 11,227 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 11,227 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 11,220 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 11,220 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 11,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension requires trim,a bit low.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 11,157 miles

suspension requires trim,a bit low.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 10,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,275 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 10,024 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 9,750 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 9,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 9,473 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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G851 HUA 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 G851 HUA, 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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G851 HUA is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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