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F701 BJL

1988 Austin Maestro City X

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,676 mi
Last recorded36,676 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City X46,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF701 BJL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,676 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 36,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,638 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,252 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,233 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,384 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,478 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,959 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,288 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 27,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,234 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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F701 BJL is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 46,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F701 BJL, 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 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F701 BJL registered?

F701 BJL is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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