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F122 SJT

1988 Austin Metro City

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

63,378 mi
Last recorded63,378 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Metro City42,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF122 SJT
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 63,378 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 63,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 62,942 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 61,719 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 61,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 58,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 55,776 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 55,776 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 50,964 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 50,884 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner and outer valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower valance holed through excessive corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2020 48,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 48,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,666 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 43,626 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,495 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 40,477 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 37,134 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 32,748 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 32,585 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 26,881 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 26,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 21,662 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,637 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,498 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,340 miles

os rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2005 21,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 21,122 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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F122 SJT is a 1988 Austin Metro City in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F122 SJT, 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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F122 SJT is a 1988 Austin Metro City, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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