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F102 WCV

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,883 mi
Last recorded104,883 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 WCV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,883 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 104,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 102,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

metal brake pipes coated limiting inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,276 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 99,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 98,774 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 98,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,007 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 98,007 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,412 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 97,412 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 96,015 miles

Rear number plate fading.

Fail 23 May 2007 96,005 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 94,568 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 94,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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F102 WCV is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 58,656 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 Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F102 WCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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F102 WCV is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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