MOT Status
ValidMileage
17,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
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))
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
general underbody corrosion
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
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
general underbody corrosion
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
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
front tyres wearing close to limit
slight play in n/s/r radius arm
surface corrosion all around underbody areas
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
corrosion to underbody areas and outer sills
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro City?
Based on 6,476 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was E246 RUH registered?
E246 RUH is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 21 January 1988.
Is E246 RUH safe to buy?
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