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E183 FBC

1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,813 mi
Last recorded140,813 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair40,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE183 FBC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 140,813 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 140,809 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle is showing widespread corrosion of underside chassis , sills and floors.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 139,980 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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E183 FBC is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E183 FBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E183 FBC registered?

E183 FBC is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E183 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E183 FBC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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