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G416 AJM

1990 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,348 mi
Last recorded78,348 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG416 AJM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 78,348 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,261 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 78,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

b oth rear wheel bearings feel dry when rotated

general corrosion in both side sills and rear sub frame

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,609 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 77,609 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,057 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,771 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 74,201 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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G416 AJM is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G416 AJM, 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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G416 AJM is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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