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D840 PKK

1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair40,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD840 PKK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 80,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2008 64,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 60,214 miles

Centre exhaust repaired using paste.

Rear suspension units used for repair and retest are pre-used.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 59,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,564 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 57,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Door sills rusty. †

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2005 55,877 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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D840 PKK is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D840 PKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D840 PKK is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 26 May 1987.

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