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G804 RJR

1989 Austin Metro L Auto

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,118 mi
Last recorded29,118 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro L Auto41,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG804 RJR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,118 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 25,267 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 25,966 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 25,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,070 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 25,070 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 25,003 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,235 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 24,235 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,413 miles

slight corrosion on fluid suspension supply pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2006 23,413 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear fluid suspension supply pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2006 23,143 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear fluid suspension supply pipes

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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G804 RJR is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G804 RJR, 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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G804 RJR is a 1989 Austin Metro L Auto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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