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C738 JHK

1986 Austin Maestro City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,590 mi
Last recorded65,590 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City61,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC738 JHK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,574 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,747 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,224 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 57,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,639 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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C738 JHK is a 1986 Austin Maestro City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C738 JHK, 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 C738 JHK registered?

C738 JHK is a 1986 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 13 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C738 JHK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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