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D943 EPR

1986 Austin Maestro City X

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,868 mi
Last recorded15,868 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City X64,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD943 EPR
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 15,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 10,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,563 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,424 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 10,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,011 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,758 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,533 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,254 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 8,934 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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D943 EPR is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D943 EPR, 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.

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What year was D943 EPR registered?

D943 EPR is a 1986 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 3 September 1986.

Is D943 EPR safe to buy?

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