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C363 VWK

1985 Austin Maestro City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,729 mi
Last recorded31,729 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro City46,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC363 VWK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,126 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 31,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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C363 VWK is a 1985 Austin Maestro City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 46,215 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 C363 VWK, 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 41 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C363 VWK registered?

C363 VWK is a 1985 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 13 September 1985.

Is C363 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C363 VWK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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