MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
off-side front seat belt mechanism sticking
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
off-side front seat belt mechanism sticking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/rear inner side lamp not working
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/rear inner side lamp not working
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s door mirror not fitted
n/s/rear inner tail lamp not working
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?
Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D493 WFW is a 1987 Austin Maestro City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 D493 WFW, 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 D493 WFW registered?
D493 WFW is a 1987 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 6 March 1987.
Is D493 WFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for D493 WFW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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