MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
O/S/F SHOCK WEAPING
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS
EXSTENSIVE REPAIR TO CAR VARIOUS PLACES
IDLE SPEED SLIGHTLY FAST
N/S/R FLOOR/VALANCE HOLE CORRODED
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?
Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C997 BNC is a 1986 Austin Maestro City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C997 BNC, 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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How do I check the history of C997 BNC?
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What year was C997 BNC registered?
C997 BNC is a 1986 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 1 January 1986.
Is C997 BNC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C997 BNC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C997 BNC have outstanding finance?
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