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D42 ERW

1987 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,342 mi
Last recorded52,342 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD42 ERW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,185 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

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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D42 ERW is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D42 ERW, 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 D42 ERW registered?

D42 ERW is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 19 February 1987.

Is D42 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D42 ERW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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