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F437 MPV

1988 Austin Maestro City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,578 mi
Last recorded64,578 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City58,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF437 MPV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2006 64,578 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

emissions weak for age and type of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2005 63,422 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 63,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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F437 MPV is a 1988 Austin Maestro City 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F437 MPV, 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 F437 MPV registered?

F437 MPV is a 1988 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F437 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F437 MPV 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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