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E194 DFW

1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,117 mi
Last recorded57,117 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair62,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE194 DFW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,117 miles

Front & rear tyres differant sizes

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,112 miles

Front & rear tyres differant sizes

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 55,107 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,579 miles

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

possible wheel bearing wear?

Fail 9 Jan 2008 50,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

possible wheel bearing wear?

Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,158 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 47,055 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,667 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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E194 DFW is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 62,050 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E194 DFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E194 DFW registered?

E194 DFW is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E194 DFW safe to buy?

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