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E938 XYA

1988 Austin Maestro City X

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,890 mi
Last recorded50,890 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City X46,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE938 XYA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front no. plate cracked

surface corrotion n/s outer sill

Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,112 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 46,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E938 XYA is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E938 XYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E938 XYA registered?

E938 XYA is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E938 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E938 XYA shows 3 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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