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C326 FUA

1986 Austin Maestro City X

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,339 mi
Last recorded46,339 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City X64,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC326 FUA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 46,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,111 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,892 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 45,890 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,076 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?

Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
fog lamp not working 25
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C326 FUA is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 64,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro City X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C326 FUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C326 FUA registered?

C326 FUA is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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