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E388 ROM

1987 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,708 mi
Last recorded68,708 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE388 ROM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,708 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,755 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,731 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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E388 ROM is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E388 ROM, 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 E388 ROM registered?

E388 ROM is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E388 ROM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E388 ROM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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