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G799 TAV

1990 Austin Metro L

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,220 mi
Last recorded131,220 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 TAV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 131,220 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate starting to discolour

offside front headlight dirt shield holed and corroded

offside front innerwing corroded outside prescribed area

offside front slam panel holed and corroded

rear undervalance holed and corroded

wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 10 Jul 2008 131,220 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate starting to discolour

offside front headlight dirt shield holed and corroded

offside front innerwing corroded outside prescribed area

offside front slam panel holed and corroded

rear undervalance holed and corroded

wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 12 Jun 2008 131,185 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s front wheel arch holed outside prescribed area and n/s front chassis rail

Pass 23 Nov 2006 125,655 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 125,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 121,988 miles

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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G799 TAV is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G799 TAV, 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 G799 TAV registered?

G799 TAV is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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