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D52 WPN

1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,883 mi
Last recorded74,883 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD52 WPN
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,883 miles

Front brake disc's in poor condition

Heavy corrosion to both rear wheel arches and surrounding areas, inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear view mirror missing

frobt brake inbalance

Fail 1 Feb 2007 74,883 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front disc's in poor condition

Heavy corrosion to both rear wheel arches and surrounding areas

Inner sills corrorded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 2 Feb 2006 72,587 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 72,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D52 WPN is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D52 WPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D52 WPN registered?

D52 WPN is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D52 WPN safe to buy?

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