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E297 BTT

1988 Austin Maestro City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,855 mi
Last recorded62,855 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE297 BTT
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,855 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2007 62,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 61,523 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 60,108 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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E297 BTT is a 1988 Austin Maestro City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,087 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 E297 BTT, 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 38 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 E297 BTT registered?

E297 BTT is a 1988 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E297 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E297 BTT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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