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D186 SAW

1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,682 mi
Last recorded49,682 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD186 SAW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,916 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,075 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,588 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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D186 SAW is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D186 SAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D186 SAW registered?

D186 SAW is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D186 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D186 SAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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