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G101 TFG

1990 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,330 mi
Last recorded43,330 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 TFG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 43,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bushes excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bushes worn excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,457 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 40,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 40,303 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension low

Fail 30 Jul 2019 37,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension low

Pass 20 Jul 2018 35,527 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 26,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,858 miles

nearside rear foot brake lagging slightly

offside front seat belt slighty twisted

rear exhaust silencer baffles starting to break up

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,073 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,482 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 23,817 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,935 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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G101 TFG is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 50,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G101 TFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G101 TFG is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 26 March 1990.

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