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G915 TFG

1990 Austin Metro Gs

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

33,832 mi
Last recorded33,832 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro Gs40,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG915 TFG
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gs
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 33,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 29,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 28,273 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 24,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 23,889 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,458 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 23,457 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,192 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 23,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 23,057 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 23,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 22,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

unable to fully check brakes

Fail 16 May 2013 22,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

unable to fully check brakes

Pass 9 May 2012 22,677 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 22,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2010 21,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,036 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 20,503 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,827 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 19,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,314 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 19,314 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G915 TFG is a 1990 Austin Metro Gs in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G915 TFG, 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 G915 TFG registered?

G915 TFG is a 1990 Austin Metro Gs, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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