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G800 PTU

1990 Austin Metro Mosaic

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,204 mi
Last recorded36,204 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro Mosaic53,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG800 PTU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2007 36,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 31,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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G800 PTU is a 1990 Austin Metro Mosaic in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 53,822 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 Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G800 PTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mosaic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro Mosaic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G800 PTU registered?

G800 PTU is a 1990 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 18 January 1990.

Is G800 PTU safe to buy?

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