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E418 HLU

1988 Austin Maestro City X

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,248 mi
Last recorded117,248 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City X46,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE418 HLU
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2006 117,248 miles

corrision on sills, nearside rear arch and doors

offside front tyre down too 3mm approx

oil leak

spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?

Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
fog lamp not working 25
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E418 HLU is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 46,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro City X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E418 HLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E418 HLU registered?

E418 HLU is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 20 February 1988.

Is E418 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E418 HLU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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