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E697 GLK

1987 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,031 mi
Last recorded24,031 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro City X51,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 GLK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 24,031 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 21,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 21,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 21,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in layer of grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 21,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in layer of grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 20,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 18,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 18,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,067 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 14,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 14,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?

Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
fog lamp not working 25
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E697 GLK is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro City X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E697 GLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E697 GLK registered?

E697 GLK is a 1987 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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The MOT history for E697 GLK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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