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F421 XOJ

1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,006 mi
Last recorded39,006 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair62,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF421 XOJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,067 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 38,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,213 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 37,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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F421 XOJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 F421 XOJ, 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 F421 XOJ registered?

F421 XOJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F421 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F421 XOJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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