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E542 DRN

1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,154 mi
Last recorded59,154 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2005
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair40,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE542 DRN
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2005 59,154 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 59,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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E542 DRN is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Gold 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 Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 E542 DRN, 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 39 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 E542 DRN registered?

E542 DRN is a 1987 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E542 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E542 DRN 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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