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G536 HUY

1990 Austin Metro City X

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,626 mi
Last recorded44,626 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro City X42,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG536 HUY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,626 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 44,626 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 44,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,864 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,592 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 42,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,801 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,636 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 28,452 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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G536 HUY is a 1990 Austin Metro City X in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G536 HUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G536 HUY is a 1990 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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