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E654 LRN

1988 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

35,570 mi
Last recorded35,570 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City X41,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE654 LRN
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 35,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 35,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,093 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill skin / rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner valance skin slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyres starting to perish

Fail 14 Mar 2022 34,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2021 34,006 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,006 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 34,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,005 miles

Front Inner wheel arch and valance corroded

Offside Rear hub damp

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,983 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2018 33,983 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance excessively holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 33,980 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 33,980 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 11 Jan 2016 33,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,454 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,731 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,366 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,570 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 27,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,065 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 22,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,222 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 16,222 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E654 LRN is a 1988 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E654 LRN, 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 E654 LRN registered?

E654 LRN is a 1988 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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