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E105 LBF

1988 Austin Maestro City X

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,329 mi
Last recorded30,329 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City X46,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE105 LBF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 30,329 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 29,276 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 29,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 28,416 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 28,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 28,003 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,662 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,284 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,041 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,498 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 19,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 16,670 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 16,660 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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E105 LBF is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 46,877 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 E105 LBF, 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 38 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 E105 LBF registered?

E105 LBF is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E105 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E105 LBF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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