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E487 YTT

1988 Austin Metro City X

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,486 mi
Last recorded54,486 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City X41,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE487 YTT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 54,486 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear(s) / indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 54,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings there is excessive movement at the siderod joint bearings inside the rack internally both sides (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative the suspension is very low it needs topping up with hydrolastic fluid its on the bump stops front and rear (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,473 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 54,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 542,294 miles

n/s headlight pattern is not normal

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,204 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,455 miles

Fuel filler cap sealing rubber starting to perish

Fail 23 Feb 2010 52,455 miles

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

Fuel filler cap sealing rubber starting to perish

Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,358 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 49,358 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,454 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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E487 YTT is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 41,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E487 YTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E487 YTT registered?

E487 YTT is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 21 January 1988.

Is E487 YTT safe to buy?

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