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D985 OWL

1987 Austin Maestro City X

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD985 OWL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 88,896 miles

windscreen starting to de-laminate

Fail 10 Sep 2008 88,896 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

windscreen starting to de-laminate

Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,334 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 84,794 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?

Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
fog lamp not working 25
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D985 OWL is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro City X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D985 OWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was D985 OWL registered?

D985 OWL is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D985 OWL safe to buy?

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