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E26 YCA

1987 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,476 mi
Last recorded46,476 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 YCA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 46,476 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 46,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,561 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,623 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,032 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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E26 YCA is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 E26 YCA, 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 E26 YCA registered?

E26 YCA is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E26 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 YCA 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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