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E515 MEU

1988 Austin Maestro L

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,360 mi
Last recorded126,360 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 MEU
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2006 126,360 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 126,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

fuel pipes corroded

non obligatory mirror damaged

off side rear door will not open from out side

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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E515 MEU is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,515 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 E515 MEU, 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 38 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 E515 MEU registered?

E515 MEU is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E515 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E515 MEU 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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