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G20 GTA

1989 Austin Metro Gta

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,578 mi
Last recorded41,578 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Gta58,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 GTA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 41,578 miles
Pass 26 May 2024 41,454 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 40,948 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,946 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 40,946 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 40,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,499 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,042 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front inner brake pad wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,482 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 35,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

steering coupling slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,427 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge and perishing

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar compliance washers worn

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Sep 2006 33,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge and perishing

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar compliance washers worn

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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G20 GTA is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G20 GTA, 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 G20 GTA registered?

G20 GTA is a 1989 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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