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E961 EAA

1987 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

54,169 mi
Last recorded54,169 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE961 EAA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2006 54,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side body sill front corosion

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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E961 EAA is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,605 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 E961 EAA, 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 39 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 E961 EAA registered?

E961 EAA is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E961 EAA safe to buy?

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