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E168 LYO

1988 Austin Maestro City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,825 mi
Last recorded17,825 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 LYO
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,825 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 17,487 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,114 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?

Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,389
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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E168 LYO is a 1988 Austin Maestro City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E168 LYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E168 LYO registered?

E168 LYO is a 1988 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 18 January 1988.

Is E168 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E168 LYO shows 3 tests 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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