MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,689 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyres Perished
NSF & OSF Tyres Slightly Perished
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge
O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?
Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G871 VEV is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Metro L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G871 VEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G871 VEV registered?
G871 VEV is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 29 August 1989.
Is G871 VEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for G871 VEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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