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D356 DEG

1987 Austin Maestro City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

33,992 mi
Last recorded33,992 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City52,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD356 DEG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2006 33,992 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D356 DEG is a 1987 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 1987 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,228 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 D356 DEG, 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 39 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 D356 DEG registered?

D356 DEG is a 1987 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 11 June 1987.

Is D356 DEG safe to buy?

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