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G97 OVV

1990 Austin Metro Mosaic

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,586 mi
Last recorded48,586 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro Mosaic53,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 OVV
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2009 48,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 44,360 miles

underbody rusty and weak in places

Fail 18 May 2009 44,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underbody rusty and weak in places

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,828 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 41,828 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,442 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,775 miles

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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G97 OVV is a 1990 Austin Metro Mosaic in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G97 OVV, 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.

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What year was G97 OVV registered?

G97 OVV is a 1990 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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