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D241 CAB

1987 Austin Maestro City X

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

105,801 mi
Last recorded105,801 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD241 CAB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2007 105,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion/previous welding to the nearside and offside rear inner/outer sills

nearside wing mirror cracked not affecting rear view

non - structural corrosion to the nearside and offside rear valance

Pass 4 Apr 2006 103,111 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 103,096 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

non structural corrosion to nearside and offside rear valance

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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D241 CAB is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X 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 1987 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,080 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 X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D241 CAB, 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 39 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D241 CAB registered?

D241 CAB is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 14 April 1987.

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