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E702 WUD

1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

40,294 mi
Last recorded40,294 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE702 WUD
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 40,294 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 40,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,800 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 39,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,986 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 35,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,447 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 31,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,382 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 24,376 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,637 miles

Both front and rear bumpers damaged

Nearside front seat belt slightly mouldy

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front indicator lamp lens damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2008 21,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and rear bumpers damaged

Nearside front seat belt slightly mouldy

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front indicator lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,633 miles

Damage to offside front door

Nearside door mirror missing

Nearside front seat belt buckle casing damaged

Nearside of front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2006 21,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

Damage to offside front door

Nearside door mirror missing

Nearside front seat belt buckle casing damaged

Nearside of front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Offside rear tyre srubbed on inner edge

Rear bumper damaged

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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E702 WUD is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E702 WUD, 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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E702 WUD is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 23 November 1987.

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