Austin Metropolitan
Black and White · Petrol · 1961 · 1,500 cc
FSJ 391MOT history
FSJ 391 is a black and white petrol Austin Metropolitan first used on 1 Apr 1961. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 8,363 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 May 2024
- Mileage
- 8,363 mi
- At MOT on 24 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FSJ 391
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- Metropolitan
- Colour
- Black and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1961
- First used
- 1 Apr 1961
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
FSJ 391 was last recorded at 8,363 miles on 24 May 2023, 928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2019.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Apr 2011: 1,068 miles, lower than 99,768 miles on 21 Apr 2010.
- 4 May 2012: 242 miles, lower than 1,068 miles on 27 Apr 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 7,435 miles · 1 Jul 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 8,363 miles
- 2019 – 7,435 miles
- 2018 – 7,083 miles
- 2017 – 6,224 miles
- 2016 – 5,415 miles
- 2015 – 4,544 miles
- 2014 – 3,894 miles
- 2013 – 3,272 miles
- 2012 – 242 miles
- 2011 – 1,068 miles
- 2010 – 99,768 miles
- 2009 – 98,123 miles
- 2008 – 96,455 miles
- 2007 – 95,267 miles
- 2006 – 93,889 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass8,363 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass8,363 miles (+928)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 8,363 miles
- Test number
- 191466717974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,435 miles (+352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 7,435 miles
- Test number
- 752586862904
- AdvisorySlight free play in steering
Pass7,083 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 7,083 miles
- Test number
- 968577471297
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail7,083 miles (+859)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,083 miles
- Test number
- 293420379126
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached marked up(loose bracket) (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam when switched light goes out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass6,224 miles (+809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 6,224 miles
- Test number
- 453182898305
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass5,415 miles (+871)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 5,415 miles
- Test number
- 878702764535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Pass4,544 miles (+650)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 4,544 miles
- Test number
- 737967165155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass3,894 miles (+622)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 3,894 miles
- Test number
- 395300424167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteCopious underseal to floor and chassis
- NoteDiff oil leak
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteGearbox oil leak
Pass3,272 miles (+3,030)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 3,272 miles
- Test number
- 676894613156
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteCOPIOUS AMOUNTS OF UNDERSEAL TO FLOOR AND CHASSIS
- NoteOil leak
Pass242 miles (-826)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 242 miles
- Test number
- 235885722136
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteUnderside heavily painted
Pass1,068 miles (-98,700)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 1,068 miles
- Test number
- 698257311150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,768 miles (+1,645)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 99,768 miles
- Test number
- 313601410137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,123 miles (+1,668)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 98,123 miles
- Test number
- 703069119176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,455 miles (+1,188)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 96,455 miles
- Test number
- 571703818145
- NoteVehicle heavily undersealed
Pass95,267 miles (+1,378)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2008
- Odometer
- 95,267 miles
- Test number
- 470546737117
- NoteVehicle structure undersealed
Pass93,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 93,889 miles
- Test number
- 493649636118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about FSJ 391
- What vehicle is registration FSJ 391 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FSJ 391 on a black and white petrol Austin Metropolitan first used on 1 Apr 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does FSJ 391 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on FSJ 391 expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on FSJ 391?
- The MOT on FSJ 391 expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has FSJ 391 done?
- FSJ 391 was recorded at 8,363 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023.
- Has FSJ 391 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FSJ 391 has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on FSJ 391 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on FSJ 391 find?
- FSJ 391 passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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