MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?
Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E86 RFK is a 1988 Austin Maestro City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,087 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E86 RFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E86 RFK registered?
E86 RFK is a 1988 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 28 April 1988.
Is E86 RFK safe to buy?
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