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A542 BNP

1984 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,609 mi
Last recorded42,609 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2006
Typical for 1984 Austin Maestro L46,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA542 BNP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,609 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 42,577 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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A542 BNP is a 1984 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,235 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A542 BNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A542 BNP registered?

A542 BNP is a 1984 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 14 March 1984.

Is A542 BNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A542 BNP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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