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G761 ONH

1990 Austin Metro

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,698 mi
Last recorded43,698 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG761 ONH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 43,698 miles

Oil leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres starting to crack

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 43,696 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres starting to crack

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2008 43,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,641 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 43,580 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2005 43,461 miles

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

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

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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G761 ONH is a 1990 Austin Metro in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G761 ONH, 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 G761 ONH registered?

G761 ONH is a 1990 Austin Metro, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G761 ONH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G761 ONH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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