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E396 UFY

1987 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,426 mi
Last recorded6,426 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Metro City39,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE396 UFY
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 6,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 6,402 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 6,393 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 6,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 6,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 6,200 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2016 6,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 5,917 miles

ADVISE cracking on offside front tyre and both rear tyres ,no ply/cord visible at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2015 5,917 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ADVISE cracking on offside front tyre and both rear tyres ,no ply/cord visible at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,853 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 5,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 5,734 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 5,728 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 5,728 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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E396 UFY is a 1987 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E396 UFY, 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 E396 UFY registered?

E396 UFY is a 1987 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E396 UFY safe to buy?

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