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E43 ROJ

1987 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 ROJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2006 88,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 88,790 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 88,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E43 ROJ is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E43 ROJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E43 ROJ registered?

E43 ROJ is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E43 ROJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E43 ROJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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