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E574 SYD

1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,948 mi
Last recorded72,948 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE574 SYD
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,948 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm bold on inner edges

exhaust slight leaks on joints

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

oil leaking from engine badly

slight play in steering column

Pass 18 May 2006 68,389 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn

front no plate poor condition

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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E574 SYD is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E574 SYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E574 SYD registered?

E574 SYD is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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