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G229 NRB

1989 Austin Metro Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,680 mi
Last recorded51,680 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 NRB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,680 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 51,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 45,250 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Auto?

Based on 1,786 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 69
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G229 NRB is a 1989 Austin Metro Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G229 NRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G229 NRB registered?

G229 NRB is a 1989 Austin Metro Auto, first registered on 12 August 1989.

Is G229 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G229 NRB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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