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1988 Austin Metro City 1.0L Petrol · E246 RUH

E246 RUH

1988 Austin Metro City (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21/01/1988. Recorded mileage 17,408 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
998cc

E246 RUH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2025
  • 17,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E246 RUH Mileage History

  1. 29/04/202216,398 mi
  2. 31/05/202216,404 mi+6 mi
  3. 07/06/202216,409 mi+5 mi
  4. 31/05/202417,289 mi+880 mi
  5. 31/05/202517,408 mi+119 mi

Average of roughly 327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E246 RUH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Metro City (E246 RUH) between April 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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