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E442 FGX

1988 Austin Maestro City X

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,168 mi
Last recorded53,168 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City X46,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE442 FGX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,168 miles

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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E442 FGX is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X in White 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 E442 FGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E442 FGX?

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What year was E442 FGX registered?

E442 FGX is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E442 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E442 FGX 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.

Does E442 FGX have outstanding finance?

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