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E205 VUJ

1987 Austin Maestro L

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,758 mi
Last recorded95,758 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE205 VUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 95,758 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 95,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 88,402 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 88,280 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 1,240 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 78,600 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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E205 VUJ is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,605 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E205 VUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E205 VUJ?

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What year was E205 VUJ registered?

E205 VUJ is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E205 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E205 VUJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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