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F742 XNG

1988 Austin Maestro City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

80,488 mi
Last recorded80,488 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City58,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 XNG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2006 80,488 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F742 XNG is a 1988 Austin Maestro City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F742 XNG, 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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How do I check the history of F742 XNG?

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What year was F742 XNG registered?

F742 XNG is a 1988 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F742 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F742 XNG shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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