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E712 DFP

1987 Austin Maestro City X

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,395 mi
Last recorded93,395 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE712 DFP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 93,392 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 93,392 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 93,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch close to shock absorber mtg

Fail 26 Jul 2005 93,386 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 93,386 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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E712 DFP is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,080 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 City X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E712 DFP, 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 39 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E712 DFP registered?

E712 DFP is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E712 DFP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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