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C245 DYD

1985 Austin Maestro City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,291 mi
Last recorded44,291 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro City46,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC245 DYD
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,291 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 44,291 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,936 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 33,936 miles

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?

Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,389
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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C245 DYD is a 1985 Austin Maestro City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 46,215 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 Maestro City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C245 DYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C245 DYD registered?

C245 DYD is a 1985 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C245 DYD safe to buy?

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