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G33 EJH

1990 Austin Metro City X

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,496 mi
Last recorded64,496 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro City X42,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG33 EJH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 64,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 769,792 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 61,453 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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G33 EJH is a 1990 Austin Metro City X in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G33 EJH, 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 G33 EJH registered?

G33 EJH is a 1990 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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