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D518 ERV

1986 Austin Maestro City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,754 mi
Last recorded42,754 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City61,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD518 ERV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,530 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 41,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 41,400 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion starting to spread

o/s/f cv boot leaking grease

Fail 1 May 2007 41,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 41,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 40,879 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 40,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear wheel arch's corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D518 ERV is a 1986 Austin Maestro City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 61,206 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 D518 ERV, 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 40 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 D518 ERV registered?

D518 ERV is a 1986 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 16 December 1986.

Is D518 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D518 ERV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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