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G221 ALE

1990 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,939 mi
Last recorded54,939 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 ALE
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,939 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 54,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,416 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 43,722 miles

surface corrosion to both centre outer floor sections

Fail 20 Aug 2005 43,686 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in near side front lower ball joint

surface corrosion to both outer floor sections

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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G221 ALE is a 1990 Austin Metro L 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 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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G221 ALE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G221 ALE?

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What year was G221 ALE registered?

G221 ALE is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G221 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G221 ALE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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