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E246 RUH

1988 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,662 mi
Last recorded17,662 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE246 RUH
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 17,662 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 17,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 17,289 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,409 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 May 2022 16,404 miles

Steering system excessively rough tight spots (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 16,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inside rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear foot brake just meets requirerments

Pass 25 Jun 2016 16,343 miles

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,272 miles

has general under body rust but none within 12 inches of any componant

suspension has slighty lowered but not out of range as of yet

Pass 28 Jun 2014 16,222 miles

general underbody corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2013 16,169 miles

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

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

corrosion all around underbody areas & o/s/floor holed in unprescribed areas

slight play in rear radius arm bushes

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,105 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 18 Apr 2012 16,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing close to limit

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,815 miles

corrosion to underbody areas and outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,362 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 15,362 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,729 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 14,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,215 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,269 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 11,485 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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E246 RUH is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,994 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 E246 RUH, 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 38 years old, this Austin Metro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E246 RUH is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 21 January 1988.

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