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G726 PAA

1990 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,698 mi
Last recorded28,698 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro City35,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG726 PAA
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,698 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 28,640 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Sep 2008 23,969 miles

slight play f/n/s hub

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

f/n/s headlamp lens slight damage

oil switch leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,969 miles

f/n/s headlamp lens slight damage

oil switch leaking

slight play f/n/s hub

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,825 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 22,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,480 miles

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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G726 PAA is a 1990 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G726 PAA, 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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What year was G726 PAA registered?

G726 PAA is a 1990 Austin Metro City, first registered on 30 January 1990.

Is G726 PAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G726 PAA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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