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G96 HWU

1990 Austin Metro City

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,522 mi
Last recorded26,522 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro City35,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG96 HWU
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2010 26,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,129 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 23,129 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,019 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G96 HWU is a 1990 Austin Metro City in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G96 HWU, 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 G96 HWU registered?

G96 HWU is a 1990 Austin Metro City, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G96 HWU safe to buy?

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