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G646 AFH

1990 Austin Metro Gs

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,378 mi
Last recorded119,378 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro Gs40,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 AFH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 119,378 miles

refer to test 370233936307

Fail 29 Nov 2006

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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G646 AFH is a 1990 Austin Metro Gs in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 40,728 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 Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G646 AFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G646 AFH registered?

G646 AFH is a 1990 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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