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E289 BFT

1987 Austin Maestro City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,094 mi
Last recorded58,094 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City52,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 BFT
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 58,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 57,858 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,739 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 57,723 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,093 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,993 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,646 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,275 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,569 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,330 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 54,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,231 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,447 miles

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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E289 BFT is a 1987 Austin Maestro City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E289 BFT, 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 E289 BFT registered?

E289 BFT is a 1987 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E289 BFT safe to buy?

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