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E877 LDX

1988 Austin Maestro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,317 mi
Last recorded33,317 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE877 LDX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,317 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front crossmember rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2010 33,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front crossmember rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,903 miles

fuel filler pipe rusting , rust blissters on sills

Pass 15 Dec 2005 32,701 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 32,701 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

filler neck corroded

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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E877 LDX is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,515 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E877 LDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E877 LDX registered?

E877 LDX is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E877 LDX safe to buy?

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