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E350 DGX

1987 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,213 mi
Last recorded81,213 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE350 DGX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 May 2009 81,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 May 2009 81,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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E350 DGX is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E350 DGX, 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 E350 DGX registered?

E350 DGX is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E350 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E350 DGX shows 2 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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