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D772 FRW

1987 Austin Maestro City X

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,049 mi
Last recorded59,049 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD772 FRW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 59,049 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various locations just pass (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 58,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shuts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 58,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shuts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 58,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside wiper starting to smear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 58,352 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside wiper starting to smear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,642 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2022 57,631 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,541 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,043 miles

front registration plat damaged and just a pass

sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,765 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread and perished

rear sills corroded nearside and offside

Fail 2 Sep 2019 55,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre low on tread and perished

rear sills corroded nearside and offside

Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2018 54,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,239 miles

brake wear light on

rear exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,615 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,118 miles

general corrosion

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general corrosion

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,194 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 46,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,522 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,072 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,996 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 41,838 miles

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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D772 FRW is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D772 FRW, 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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D772 FRW is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 18 May 1987.

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