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A579 XOF

1984 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Maestro L46,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA579 XOF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear upper inner wheel arches / strut towers

Fail 19 Jun 2018 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear upper inner wheel arches / strut towers

Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,315 miles

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

rear upper strut tops starting to corrode

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,580 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight rust under body

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,398 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,330 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing thin

slight rust under body

Fail 10 Feb 2012 78,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing thin

slight rust under body

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,102 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,621 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 73,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,567 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 69,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 69,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,374 miles

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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A579 XOF is a 1984 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A579 XOF, 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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A579 XOF is a 1984 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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