MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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.
Clutch is slipping badly.
Nearside driveshaft outer CV boot is seeping grease.
Clutch is slipping badly.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside driveshaft outer CV boot is seeping grease.
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.
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?
Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is D289 SHK safe to buy?
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