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F175 AEP

1988 Austin Maestro City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

794,025 mi
Last recorded794,025 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City58,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 AEP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2007 794,025 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 77,446 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?

Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,389
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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F175 AEP is a 1988 Austin Maestro City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,087 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F175 AEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F175 AEP registered?

F175 AEP is a 1988 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is F175 AEP safe to buy?

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