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E344 TUK

1987 Austin Maestro City

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,226 mi
Last recorded46,226 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City52,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 TUK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer legal limit rest of tyre 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside wiper blades split but still adequately cleaning the screen attention advised

no front bumper fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 44,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,397 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,880 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

drivers door rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,771 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 26,771 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,414 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 24,414 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E344 TUK is a 1987 Austin Maestro City in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E344 TUK, 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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E344 TUK is a 1987 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 3 November 1987.

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