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C568 KOV

1986 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,315 mi
Last recorded108,315 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City X64,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC568 KOV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 108,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear top shocker mounts very poor condition

vehicle in poor condition various corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2013 108,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear top shocker mounts very poor condition

vehicle in poor condition various corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,315 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 108,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/rear inner side light inoperative

Pass 9 Jun 2011 108,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/rear side light inoperative

Fail 9 Jun 2011 108,315 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/rear side light inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2010 107,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 106,419 miles

rear brakes require service

rear exhaust poor condition

n/s/front brake pipe in poor condition

o/s/front tyre poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,506 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION(HEAVILY CRACKED.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 105,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION(HEAVILY CRACKED.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 104,080 miles

coolant leak from bottom hose metal pipe

Fail 14 Jun 2007 104,080 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak from bottom hose metal pipe

Pass 15 Jun 2006 102,525 miles

offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear.

offside front tyre perished cracked.

offside rear tyre punctured.

oil leak

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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C568 KOV is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C568 KOV, 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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C568 KOV is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 8 May 1986.

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