MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,676 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside outer sill corroded
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)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?
Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is F701 BJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F701 BJL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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