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E957 RVG

1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,363 mi
Last recorded49,363 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair62,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE957 RVG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,363 miles

vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2016 49,363 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,348 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,797 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 48,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 48,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

coil springs corroded

underbody corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2011 47,047 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,047 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,032 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,738 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,686 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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E957 RVG is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 62,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E957 RVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E957 RVG registered?

E957 RVG is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 14 January 1988.

Is E957 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E957 RVG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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