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G130 VMC

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,212 mi
Last recorded49,212 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 VMC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 49,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 39,148 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 39,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,245 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,175 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,009 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 37,806 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,744 miles

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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G130 VMC is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G130 VMC, 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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What year was G130 VMC registered?

G130 VMC is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G130 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G130 VMC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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