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E149 XFC

1987 Austin Maestro City X

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,049 mi
Last recorded88,049 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 XFC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 88,049 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 86,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,695 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 82,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E149 XFC is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E149 XFC, 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 E149 XFC registered?

E149 XFC is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is E149 XFC safe to buy?

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