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G723 PJO

1989 Austin Metro Studio 2

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,421 mi
Last recorded61,421 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Studio 249,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG723 PJO
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Studio 2
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,421 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 61,421 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,761 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 57,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,603 miles

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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G723 PJO is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G723 PJO, 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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G723 PJO is a 1989 Austin Metro Studio 2, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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