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G891 CPR

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,586 mi
Last recorded82,586 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG891 CPR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,586 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 79,342 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,165 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 76,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front floor corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,160 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,288 miles

front hydrolastic low

slight play in offside sterring arm

Fail 28 Aug 2008 70,284 miles

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

front hydrolastic low

slight play in offside sterring arm

Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,323 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking inner edge aged

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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G891 CPR is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G891 CPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G891 CPR is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G891 CPR safe to buy?

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