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G860 XTC

1990 Austin Metro City

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,677 mi
Last recorded55,677 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro City35,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG860 XTC
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,677 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,734 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 54,734 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,388 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 53,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

excessive corrosion and holed vehicle structure to offside rear quarter section

nearside rear brake performance below normal expectations

Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G860 XTC is a 1990 Austin Metro City in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G860 XTC, 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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What year was G860 XTC registered?

G860 XTC is a 1990 Austin Metro City, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G860 XTC safe to buy?

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