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E652 HCW

1987 Austin Maestro City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,034 mi
Last recorded36,034 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City52,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE652 HCW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 36,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 35,324 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 35,323 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 34,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2006 32,736 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 32,736 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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E652 HCW is a 1987 Austin Maestro City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E652 HCW, 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 E652 HCW registered?

E652 HCW is a 1987 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 15 December 1987.

Is E652 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E652 HCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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