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E127 LJE

1987 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,457 mi
Last recorded72,457 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE127 LJE
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2006 72,457 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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E127 LJE is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E127 LJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E127 LJE registered?

E127 LJE is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E127 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E127 LJE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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