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A61 KEY

1983 Austin Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

100,053 mi
Last recorded100,053 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro52,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA61 KEY
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2009 100,053 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 99,944 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 99,944 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,708 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 99,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 99,193 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 99,193 miles

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.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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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?

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