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E213 FGV

1987 Austin Maestro City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,862 mi
Last recorded22,862 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2005
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City52,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE213 FGV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2005 22,862 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 22,862 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers door rusting badly

front number plate starting to discolour

oil leak

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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E213 FGV is a 1987 Austin Maestro City in Blue 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 E213 FGV, 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 E213 FGV registered?

E213 FGV is a 1987 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E213 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E213 FGV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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