MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?
Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A61 KEY is a 1983 Austin Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1983 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 52,704 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A61 KEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A61 KEY registered?
A61 KEY is a 1983 Austin Maestro, first registered on 2 November 1983.
Is A61 KEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for A61 KEY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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