MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded on all (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mil (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded on all (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mil (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear ntyres are at 2 mil and wearing on inside edges
slight oil leak
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both front tyres are wearing on inside edges
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both front tyres are wearing on inside edges
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine speed alittle erratic
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
engine speed alittle erratic
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s sill slightly corroded at rear
o/s sill slightly corroded at rear
slight corrosion to n/s rear seatbelt mount inside wheel arch
slight corrosion to o/s front floor to inner sill
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
slight corrosion to n/s rear seatbelt mount inside wheel arch
slight corrosion to o/s front floor to inner sill
corrosion to n/s floor to inner sill
corrosion to o/s floor to inner sill
front and rear suspension low advise pump up
heavily corroeded around o/s rear seatbelt mount inside wheel arch
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s and n/s rear seat belt mounts inside rear wheel arches corroded not yet excessive but n/s very close
o/s front chassis behind bumper mounting corroding next to subframe mounting but not yet excessive
slight condensation to o/s hesdlamp not affecting pattern
How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?
Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G217 KUM is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 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 Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G217 KUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro Mosaic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Mosaic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G217 KUM is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 2 November 1989.
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