1988 Austin Metro Auto 1.3L Petrol · E301 FHO
1988 Austin Metro Auto (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 61,480 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E301 FHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 61,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E301 FHO MOT History
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 Auto (E301 FHO) between June 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
E301 FHO Mileage History
- 05/06/202461,372 mi
- 11/07/202461,385 mi+13 mi
- 02/07/202561,475 mi+90 mi
- 10/07/202561,480 mi+5 mi
- 10/07/202561,480 mi
Average of roughly 99 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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