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G95 VMF

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,907 mi
Last recorded64,907 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG95 VMF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,907 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

bothside front tyres worn from edges

bothside rear tyres worn from edges

coolant pipe corroded

suspension hydraulic system pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,314 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn to 2 mm.

offside front and offside rear tyres worn to 3 mm.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 60,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear body & rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2006 58,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 56,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s r brake pipe rusty

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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G95 VMF is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G95 VMF, 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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G95 VMF is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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