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C485 VGU

1986 Austin Maestro City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,527 mi
Last recorded59,527 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City61,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC485 VGU
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,388 miles

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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C485 VGU is a 1986 Austin Maestro City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 61,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C485 VGU, 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 40 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 C485 VGU registered?

C485 VGU is a 1986 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 16 June 1986.

Is C485 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C485 VGU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C485 VGU have outstanding finance?

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