1987 Austin Metro City 1.0L Petrol · E856 GLH
1987 Austin Metro City (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 35,467 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO CITY
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E856 GLH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2024
- 35,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E856 GLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Austin Metro City (E856 GLH) between August 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cr”; “Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil”.
E856 GLH Mileage History
- 02/08/202230,640 mi
- 24/08/202335,416 mi+4,776 mi
- 18/10/202335,453 mi+37 mi
- 19/04/202435,467 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,817 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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