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D799 PJN

1986 Austin Maestro City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,382 mi
Last recorded89,382 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City61,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD799 PJN
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,382 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 89,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak

tested wet

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust rattles alot baffles loose

slight corrosion front of o/s outer sill

wipers a little bit smearey

Fail 23 May 2011 77,354 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Centre exhaust box broken up inside

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake imbalance 22%

Slight corrosion underside and body

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,343 miles

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,524 miles

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

offside door mirror slighly damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,669 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2007 53,310 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 53,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

windscreen repaired zone a

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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D799 PJN is a 1986 Austin Maestro City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 61,206 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 D799 PJN, 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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D799 PJN is a 1986 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 7 August 1986.

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