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C34 VPK

1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,038 mi
Last recorded52,038 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC34 VPK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,038 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 51,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air leak by carb

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s mirror cracked

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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C34 VPK is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,690 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 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C34 VPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C34 VPK registered?

C34 VPK is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is C34 VPK safe to buy?

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