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G350 JAV

1990 Austin Metro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,565 mi
Last recorded44,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG350 JAV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,565 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,374 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 40,374 miles

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,603 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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G350 JAV is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G350 JAV, 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 G350 JAV registered?

G350 JAV is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G350 JAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G350 JAV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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