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G358 TWL

1990 Austin Metro Mosaic

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,647 mi
Last recorded47,647 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Austin Metro Mosaic53,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG358 TWL
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,647 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 47,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 39,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,953 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,969 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 32,969 miles

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

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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G358 TWL is a 1990 Austin Metro Mosaic in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G358 TWL, 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 G358 TWL registered?

G358 TWL is a 1990 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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