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D211 FAH

1986 Austin Maestro City X

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,067 mi
Last recorded77,067 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City X64,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD211 FAH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,067 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,055 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 74,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 74,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,899 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,097 miles

Offside Front shock corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 74,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front shock corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,376 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,571 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,893 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,386 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,648 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 69,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 68,565 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,478 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn low on edges

rear boot floor showing corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,898 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 64,895 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 63,746 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,746 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 60,723 miles

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,723 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 59,127 miles

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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D211 FAH is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D211 FAH, 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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D211 FAH is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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