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E254 FLT

1987 Austin Maestro L

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,596 mi
Last recorded93,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE254 FLT
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

high hydrocarbon on idle

tyres ageing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 88,353 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 88,315 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 84,092 miles

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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E254 FLT 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E254 FLT, 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.

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What year was E254 FLT registered?

E254 FLT is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E254 FLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E254 FLT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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