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G693 EPB

1990 Austin Metro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,720 mi
Last recorded42,720 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG693 EPB
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2008 42,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,056 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,965 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 41,965 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G693 EPB is a 1990 Austin Metro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G693 EPB, 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 G693 EPB registered?

G693 EPB is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G693 EPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G693 EPB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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