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E897 NFK

1987 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,934 mi
Last recorded56,934 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE897 NFK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2009 56,934 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s/ rear panel has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,934 miles

n/s & o/s/ rear panel has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,806 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,878 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,749 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E897 NFK is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E897 NFK, 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 E897 NFK registered?

E897 NFK is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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