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G937 EOM

1989 Austin Metro Gs

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,335 mi
Last recorded65,335 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gs53,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG937 EOM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 65,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise in steering rack

suspension low all round

Fail 7 Oct 2019 64,852 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise in steering rack

suspension low all round

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked on both edges

both rear tyres cracked on both edges

Fail 28 Sep 2018 64,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked on both edges

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracked on both edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,881 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 2 Oct 2017 63,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,141 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 63,141 miles

Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,442 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 62,442 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,786 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 61,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,025 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,091 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,040 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,015 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 53,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

advise tracking

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,296 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 46,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,428 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 39,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 33,760 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 33,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G937 EOM is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G937 EOM, 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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G937 EOM is a 1989 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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