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C673 SJH

1986 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,870 mi
Last recorded111,870 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City X64,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC673 SJH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2007 111,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play n/s steering rack end joint

Fail 21 Apr 2007 111,837 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 108,186 miles

o/s/r outter sill showing corrosion

n/s wing mirror needs better security

n/s/f floor showing corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2006 108,085 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s wing mirror needs better security

n/s/f floor showing corrosion

o/s/r outter sill showing corrosion

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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C673 SJH is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C673 SJH, 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 C673 SJH registered?

C673 SJH is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 31 May 1986.

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