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C865 BNG

1986 Austin Maestro City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,485 mi
Last recorded94,485 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City61,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC865 BNG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 94,485 miles

advise play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 30 May 2008 93,496 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 93,481 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

advise filler on near side rear outer sill

advise play in steering rack (off side)

advise security to near side front brake disc shield

Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,725 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 90,255 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in the steering rack (off side)

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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C865 BNG is a 1986 Austin Maestro City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C865 BNG, 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 C865 BNG registered?

C865 BNG is a 1986 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 29 January 1986.

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