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D949 PGT

1987 Austin Maestro City X

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,021 mi
Last recorded60,021 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD949 PGT
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,021 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 25 Feb 2013 60,021 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,227 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,173 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 56,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,666 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 55,516 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 55,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 54,889 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,428 miles

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

brake warning light staying on

Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,013 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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D949 PGT is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D949 PGT, 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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What year was D949 PGT registered?

D949 PGT is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 23 April 1987.

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