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D359 WBL

1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,448 mi
Last recorded41,448 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD359 WBL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,448 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,247 miles

all under vehicle metal brake pipes showing sighns of suface corrosion

slight leak from exhaust manifold

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,132 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior head lining collapsing

Fail 19 Oct 2006 39,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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D359 WBL is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D359 WBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D359 WBL registered?

D359 WBL is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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