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D493 WFW

1987 Austin Maestro City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City52,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 WFW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2010 40,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

off-side front seat belt mechanism sticking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,100 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,100 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 40,100 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 40,100 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 40,100 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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