MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,834 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Outer sill holed
Oil leak ()
bonnet catch stiff
front and rear suspension stiff
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
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
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
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
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
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
corrosion in upper part of ns outer sill
nsf osf tyres low
osf tyre perished
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
Alternator warning lamp faintly illuminated.
Oil leak
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
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
n/s/r tyre heavily perished
slight oil leak
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)
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)
OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES NR LIMITS.
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.
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L Auto?
Based on 823 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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