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E118 SOH

1987 Austin Maestro City X

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,328 mi
Last recorded64,328 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE118 SOH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,328 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 64,200 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,451 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,789 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,998 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 30,998 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,060 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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E118 SOH is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E118 SOH, 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 E118 SOH registered?

E118 SOH is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 25 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E118 SOH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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