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G870 GCY

1989 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,866 mi
Last recorded63,866 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City48,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 GCY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,866 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 63,866 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 57,945 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 57,945 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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G870 GCY is a 1989 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G870 GCY, 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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What year was G870 GCY registered?

G870 GCY is a 1989 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G870 GCY safe to buy?

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