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G94 OAM

1989 Austin Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,736 mi
Last recorded64,736 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro57,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG94 OAM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine earth point corroded

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2008 64,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine earth point corroded

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2007 61,024 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 61,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch out of adjustment

suspension low

Pass 5 May 2006 56,495 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 56,495 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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G94 OAM is a 1989 Austin Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 57,489 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G94 OAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G94 OAM registered?

G94 OAM is a 1989 Austin Metro, first registered on 12 August 1989.

Is G94 OAM safe to buy?

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