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G568 KNT

1990 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,520 mi
Last recorded19,520 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro City35,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG568 KNT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,496 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 19,346 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,356 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 18,348 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,763 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 17,763 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,210 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 15,200 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?

Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 640
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 458
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 398
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 367
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 318
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G568 KNT is a 1990 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 35,936 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 City fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G568 KNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G568 KNT is a 1990 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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