MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,062 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Floor above rear sub-frame heavily rusted.
Fuel tank seam heavily corroded and suspect tank has been leaking but not at time of test.
N/s/f tyre on legal limit on outer edge.
O/s/r and n/s/r boot floor corroded along length of rear valance.
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering column.
Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.
Suspension ride height low.
N/s/r floor corroded at rear jacking point and in borderline condition.
O/s/r floor slightly corroded at drainhole.
Play in steering column.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
N/s/r floor corroded at rear jacking point and in borderline condition.
O/s/r floor slightly corroded at drainhole.
Play in steering column.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
N/s/r jacking point corroded and weak.
Play in steering column.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G523 SNS is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 G523 SNS, 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 G523 SNS registered?
G523 SNS is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 30 March 1990.
Is G523 SNS safe to buy?
The MOT history for G523 SNS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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