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D885 NOG

1987 Austin Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,769 mi
Last recorded30,769 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro70,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD885 NOG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2008 30,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2007 30,365 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 30,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 29,356 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 29,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2005 28,929 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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D885 NOG is a 1987 Austin Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 70,450 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D885 NOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D885 NOG registered?

D885 NOG is a 1987 Austin Maestro, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D885 NOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D885 NOG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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