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G217 KUM

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,998 mi
Last recorded73,998 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 KUM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,998 miles

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 ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,829 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,709 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 58,420 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,819 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,792 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 39,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,110 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 33,107 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 32,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s sill slightly corroded at rear

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,882 miles

o/s sill slightly corroded at rear

Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,423 miles

slight corrosion to n/s rear seatbelt mount inside wheel arch

slight corrosion to o/s front floor to inner sill

Fail 30 Jan 2008 32,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 31,081 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 31,987 miles

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.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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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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