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G736 VPX

1990 Austin Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,240 mi
Last recorded84,240 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG736 VPX
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 84,240 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 84,240 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,987 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 80,352 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 80,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Austin Metro?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 46
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G736 VPX is a 1990 Austin Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Austin Metro fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G736 VPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G736 VPX registered?

G736 VPX is a 1990 Austin Metro, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is G736 VPX safe to buy?

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