MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is C657 OWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C657 OWP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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