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G513 DPR

1990 Austin Metro L

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,547 mi
Last recorded57,547 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG513 DPR
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,547 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

brake padle anti slip pad worn

engine has serious oil leak

off side rear tyre worn close to legel minimum requirement 1.6mm

Fail 1 Oct 2007 57,545 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake disc poor condition

brake padle anti slip pad worn

engine has serious oil leak

off side rear tyre worn close to legel minimum requirement 1.6mm

Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,413 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 48,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G513 DPR is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Blue 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 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 50,332 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 L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G513 DPR, 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 G513 DPR registered?

G513 DPR is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G513 DPR safe to buy?

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