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G125 ALR

1990 Austin Metro L

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,628 mi
Last recorded75,628 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 ALR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,832 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 70,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,139 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 68,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,122 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,115 miles

offside front tyre has light cracking in treads

Fail 24 Jul 2012 68,109 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre has light cracking in treads

Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,672 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 65,672 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 63,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,348 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,899 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 62,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,195 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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G125 ALR is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G125 ALR, 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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What year was G125 ALR registered?

G125 ALR is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is G125 ALR safe to buy?

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