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E609 SWX

1987 Austin Maestro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,253 mi
Last recorded68,253 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro70,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE609 SWX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,253 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 68,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,826 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 64,021 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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E609 SWX is a 1987 Austin Maestro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 70,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E609 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E609 SWX registered?

E609 SWX is a 1987 Austin Maestro, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E609 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E609 SWX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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