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G877 XLT

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,805 mi
Last recorded22,805 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG877 XLT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2012 22,805 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 22,647 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 224,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 224,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,867 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 21,867 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,582 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 21,261 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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G877 XLT is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 53,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G877 XLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G877 XLT registered?

G877 XLT is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 19 September 1989.

Is G877 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G877 XLT shows 9 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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