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E979 VAW

1987 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE979 VAW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2006 60,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,000 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 60,000 miles

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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E979 VAW is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E979 VAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E979 VAW registered?

E979 VAW is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E979 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E979 VAW 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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