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E530 BVL

1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,913 mi
Last recorded54,913 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair40,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 BVL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 54,913 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 54,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front indicator damaged

ofside front wheel bearing has slight play

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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E530 BVL is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E530 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E530 BVL registered?

E530 BVL is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 5 November 1987.

Is E530 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E530 BVL 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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