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H674 AME

1990 Austin Metro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,998 mi
Last recorded50,998 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro L50,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH674 AME
MakeAustin
ModelMetro L
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2014 50,998 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,144 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 46,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,013 miles

front number plate has slight cracks.

o/s door mirror has temp repair.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,639 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,880 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?

Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
817
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,865
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 978
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 519
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 513
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 383
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H674 AME is a 1990 Austin Metro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 50,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H674 AME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H674 AME registered?

H674 AME is a 1990 Austin Metro L, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H674 AME safe to buy?

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