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E721 DEV

1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE721 DEV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,602 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 83,630 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 83,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 May 2008 83,046 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 83,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 82,543 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 82,543 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 81,396 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 81,396 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E721 DEV is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E721 DEV, 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 E721 DEV registered?

E721 DEV is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 25 November 1987.

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