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D837 YRK

1986 Austin Maestro City X

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,147 mi
Last recorded97,147 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City X64,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD837 YRK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,147 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 97,147 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,521 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 94,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 92,569 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 92,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,242 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 90,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,108 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 87,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 84,213 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 84,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D837 YRK is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 64,291 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 D837 YRK, 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 40 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D837 YRK registered?

D837 YRK is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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