MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front floor slight corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Slight play in N/S steering arm
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
slight noise from both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?
Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C280 VPA is a 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 43,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Maestro Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C280 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C280 VPA registered?
C280 VPA is a 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 9 July 1986.
Is C280 VPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C280 VPA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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