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G73 VYL

1990 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,281 mi
Last recorded70,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro City35,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG73 VYL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,281 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,435 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,824 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bumper loose

Pass 14 Dec 2013 50,009 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 49,945 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise rear exhaust fouling rear suspension accumulator

offside rear tyre cracked and perishing advise replacement

Fail 7 Dec 2012 45,184 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise rear exhaust fouling rear suspension accumulator

evidence of binding brakes nearside front

offside rear tyre cracked and perishing advise replacement

Pass 17 Sep 2011 44,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 41,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,166 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 38,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 38,815 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 36,869 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 May 2006 35,003 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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G73 VYL is a 1990 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G73 VYL, 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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G73 VYL is a 1990 Austin Metro City, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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