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E206 FJF

1987 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

13,959 mi
Last recorded13,959 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City39,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE206 FJF
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 13,959 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 13,690 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 13,393 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 13,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 12,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 12,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 11,887 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 11,243 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 10,756 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 10,316 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 9,831 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 9,831 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack bush or sleeve excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2015 8,691 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 8,683 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 7,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 6,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 6,023 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,994 miles

advised osf nsf bottom ball joints slight play

advised sill corroded not holed

Fail 12 Oct 2010 5,994 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

advised osf nsf bottom ball joints slight play

advised sill corroded not holed

Pass 22 Oct 2009 5,883 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 5,882 miles

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

Slight binding to near side rear brake

Pass 24 Oct 2008 5,851 miles

advised slight exhaust blow

advised slight play front ball joints

advised suspnsion low os

Pass 24 Oct 2007 588 miles

advised slight binding nsr brake

advised slight play front os and ns ball joints

Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,504 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 5,460 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 5,460 miles

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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E206 FJF is a 1987 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1987 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 39,940 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 E206 FJF, 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 39 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E206 FJF registered?

E206 FJF is a 1987 Austin Metro City, first registered on 7 October 1987.

Is E206 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E206 FJF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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