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D259 KMM

1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,811 mi
Last recorded46,811 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair40,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD259 KMM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 46,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 46,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 38,801 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 38,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 27,449 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 27,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 22,172 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 20,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 20,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 20,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 18,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,837 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 169,224 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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D259 KMM is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D259 KMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D259 KMM registered?

D259 KMM is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D259 KMM safe to buy?

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