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D296 POF

1987 Austin Maestro City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

30,000 mi
Last recorded30,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2005
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City52,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD296 POF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2005 30,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORRSION STARTING BOTH OUTER SILLS AT FRONT ALSO BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?

Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,389
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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D296 POF is a 1987 Austin Maestro City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,228 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D296 POF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D296 POF registered?

D296 POF is a 1987 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 9 June 1987.

Is D296 POF safe to buy?

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