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G462 TTT

1990 Austin Metro Gta

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,291 mi
Last recorded37,291 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro Gta55,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG462 TTT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 37,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle - Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 36,626 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 35,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2014 35,164 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,134 miles

both front jacking points corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2013 34,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

both front jacking points corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2013 34,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,108 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 32,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,432 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,652 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 30,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 29,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,943 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 28,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,050 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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G462 TTT is a 1990 Austin Metro Gta in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 55,553 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 Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G462 TTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Gta typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro Gta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G462 TTT is a 1990 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 31 January 1990.

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