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G866 SUD

1990 Austin Metro Gs

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,332 mi
Last recorded116,332 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro Gs40,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 SUD
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 116,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 116,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 106,269 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 106,269 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 95,676 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gs?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
1,047
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
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G866 SUD is a 1990 Austin Metro Gs in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 40,728 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 Gs fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G866 SUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G866 SUD registered?

G866 SUD is a 1990 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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