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D962 BBC

1987 Austin Maestro City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,856 mi
Last recorded73,856 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City52,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD962 BBC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,856 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 73,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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D962 BBC is a 1987 Austin Maestro City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D962 BBC, 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 D962 BBC registered?

D962 BBC is a 1987 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D962 BBC safe to buy?

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