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G322 WJB

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,435 mi
Last recorded51,435 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG322 WJB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,435 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 51,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,081 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,073 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,250 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 46,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 42,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 42,781 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 40,088 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,088 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Studio 2?

Based on 519 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
1,122
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
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G322 WJB is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 49,187 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 Studio 2 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G322 WJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Studio 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Studio 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G322 WJB is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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