MOT Status
Mileage
52,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?
Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E209 FGV is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E209 FGV, 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 E209 FGV registered?
E209 FGV is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E209 FGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E209 FGV shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E209 FGV have outstanding finance?
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