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C657 OWP

1985 Austin Maestro City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,775 mi
Last recorded99,775 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro City46,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC657 OWP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 99,775 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,344 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,970 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 81,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,387 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,633 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 64,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C657 OWP is a 1985 Austin Maestro City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C657 OWP, 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 C657 OWP registered?

C657 OWP is a 1985 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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