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E223 MPV

1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,320 mi
Last recorded78,320 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair62,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 MPV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 78,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 78,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E223 MPV is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E223 MPV, 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 E223 MPV registered?

E223 MPV is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E223 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E223 MPV 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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