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E270 ENJ

1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair62,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE270 ENJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 99,136 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear outer door handle missing

Fail 5 Feb 2008 99,136 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear outer door handle missing

Pass 5 Feb 2007 98,603 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 97,819 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 97,819 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers wiper blade poor but clearing screen †both rear tyres starting to perish †nearside front suspension leg damp †slightly high idle speed

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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E270 ENJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 62,050 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 E270 ENJ, 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 38 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 E270 ENJ registered?

E270 ENJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 5 April 1988.

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