MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear light lenses damaged
o/s outer c.v boot cracking
o/s/r brake slightly binding
oil leak
play in both sides of steering rack
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?
Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F812 SLJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X in White 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 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 46,877 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 X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F812 SLJ, 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 F812 SLJ registered?
F812 SLJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F812 SLJ safe to buy?
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