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D289 SHK

1986 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,001 mi
Last recorded38,001 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City X64,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD289 SHK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2010 38,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bothside front tyres outer shoulders wearing thin.

nearside front cv gaiter ,seaping small amount of grease.

nearside head lamp light output poor.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bothside front tyres outer shoulders wearing thin.

nearside front cv gaiter ,seaping small amount of grease.

nearside head lamp light output poor.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,309 miles

Clutch is slipping badly.

Nearside driveshaft outer CV boot is seeping grease.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 37,309 miles

Clutch is slipping badly.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside driveshaft outer CV boot is seeping grease.

Fail 31 Oct 2009 37,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Clutch is slipping badly.

Nearside driveshaft outer CV boot is seeping grease.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,840 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,616 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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D289 SHK is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D289 SHK, 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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D289 SHK is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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