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G396 LEW

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

39,834 mi
Last recorded39,834 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG396 LEW
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 39,834 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition downpipe joint (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside centre sill holed

Offside headlight condensation

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted / perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 39,065 miles

Nearside Outer sill holed

Oil leak ()

bonnet catch stiff

front and rear suspension stiff

Fail 1 Nov 2017 39,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Outer sill holed

Oil leak ()

bonnet catch stiff

front and rear suspension stiff

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge / on limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner bodywork corroded

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

exhaust fouling body

oil leak

spare tyre soft

Pass 4 Nov 2015 37,288 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside sill corroded

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

Rear wiper u/s

oil level

Fail 2 Nov 2015 37,288 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside sill corroded

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

Rear wiper u/s

oil level

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery light on dimly

both headlights have condensation / poor patterns

o/s wiper split

o/s/f outer cv boot damp

o/s/r wheel hub damp

Fail 10 Nov 2014 36,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery light on dimly

both headlights have condensation / poor patterns

o/s wiper split

o/s/f outer cv boot damp

o/s/r wheel hub damp

Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,436 miles

corrosion in upper part of ns outer sill

nsf osf tyres low

osf tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,436 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in upper part of ns outer sill

nsf osf tyres low

osf tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,931 miles

Alternator warning lamp faintly illuminated.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,776 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both headlights have condensation

front and rear position lights slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

o/s/f door hinge bolt adrift

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f door hinge bolt adrift

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,385 miles

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 29,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,973 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES NR LIMITS.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 28,973 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES NR LIMITS.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,558 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Sep 2007 28,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,035 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Fail 12 Sep 2005 27,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,399 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
805
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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G396 LEW is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro L Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 41,354 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 L Auto fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G396 LEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G396 LEW is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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