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G616 VPH

1990 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,389 mi
Last recorded25,389 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG616 VPH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 25,389 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2024 25,345 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 25,284 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 24,994 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,382 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 24,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 24,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 23,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 23,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 23,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,674 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,012 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,030 miles

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking in treads and sidewalls

Fail 16 Jul 2011 17,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,991 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 17,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,857 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,776 miles

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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G616 VPH is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G616 VPH, 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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G616 VPH is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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