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E97 ERN

1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,708 mi
Last recorded82,708 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair40,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE97 ERN
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight free play in both front steering rackends

surface corrosion on underbody and on rear arches and sills

Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight free play in both front steering rackends

surface corrosion on underbody and on rear arches and sills

Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,868 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 79,868 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

surface rust on underbody

Pass 29 Jan 2008 75,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavy underseal on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2007 71,121 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear sills slight surface rust

Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake effort low on n.s rear but efficency still ok

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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E97 ERN is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E97 ERN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E97 ERN registered?

E97 ERN is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E97 ERN safe to buy?

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