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G503 CFA

1990 Austin Metro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,410 mi
Last recorded30,410 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG503 CFA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front top arm lower bump stop missing

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,206 miles

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

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

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

petrol filler pipes corroding

rear suspension metal pipes corroding

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,028 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)

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 18 Jan 2011 30,028 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,881 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,731 miles

Slight play in o/side front wheel bearing. Fuel filler pipes and rear suspension pipes corroded. Slight play in n/side of steering rack.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,485 miles

petrol filler pipes ,corroding rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,315 miles

Fuel filler kneck corroded. Slight play in o/side front wheel bearing. Rear suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,149 miles

PETROL FILLER PIPES CORRODING †REAR METAL SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODING

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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G503 CFA is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G503 CFA, 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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G503 CFA is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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