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E84 NAC

1988 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,413 mi
Last recorded64,413 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City X46,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE84 NAC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 64,413 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,258 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 63,638 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,052 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 61,095 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,976 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,989 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 51,989 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 50,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,035 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,852 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,831 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,736 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 43,881 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 43,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,445 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 43,063 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,363 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,723 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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E84 NAC is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 46,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E84 NAC, 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 38 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 E84 NAC registered?

E84 NAC is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E84 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E84 NAC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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