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G854 EWP

1989 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,577 mi
Last recorded24,577 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG854 EWP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,577 miles

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

advise o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracks.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,440 miles

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

advise n/s front door outer handle.

advise n/s rear tyre age cracks.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,440 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise n/s front door outer handle.

advise n/s rear tyre age cracks.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,166 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 24,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,785 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 23,785 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,424 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 23,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G854 EWP is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G854 EWP, 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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What year was G854 EWP registered?

G854 EWP is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G854 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G854 EWP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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