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G167 VFJ

1990 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,318 mi
Last recorded54,318 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro City X42,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG167 VFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,318 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,318 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,300 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 53,300 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,025 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 51,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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G167 VFJ is a 1990 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,592 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 City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G167 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G167 VFJ registered?

G167 VFJ is a 1990 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G167 VFJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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