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G233 UKJ

1990 Austin Metro Gta

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,746 mi
Last recorded69,746 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro Gta55,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 UKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Gta
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2014 69,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 47,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 43,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

idle speed low

o/s/and n/s/rear suspension pipes rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2011 43,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

idle speed low

o/s/and n/s/rear suspension pipes rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,181 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 42,180 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,029 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,067 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 30,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Gta?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Stop lamp not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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G233 UKJ is a 1990 Austin Metro Gta in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Austin Metro Gta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 55,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Gta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G233 UKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G233 UKJ registered?

G233 UKJ is a 1990 Austin Metro Gta, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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