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E681 ABH

1987 Austin Maestro City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,121 mi
Last recorded36,121 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City52,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE681 ABH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,857 miles

N/S/F indicator lense broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 35,857 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/F indicator lense broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,752 miles

Oil leak

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

n/s/f indicater lens bamaged

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,734 miles

Oil leak

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

n/s/f indicater lamp damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,482 miles

n/s/f indicater lamp damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,300 miles

rear tyres perished//nearside front indicator lamp damaged//

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,109 miles

nearside front indicater outer lens broken

Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 34,125 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.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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E681 ABH is a 1987 Austin Maestro City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E681 ABH, 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 E681 ABH registered?

E681 ABH is a 1987 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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