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F942 NJO

1989 Austin Metro Gta

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,430 mi
Last recorded85,430 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF942 NJO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2007 85,430 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 85,412 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

general underbody corrossion

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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F942 NJO is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F942 NJO, 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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What year was F942 NJO registered?

F942 NJO is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 5 June 1989.

Is F942 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F942 NJO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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