MOT Status
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79,349 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked/discoloured (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight play suspension top mount wheel free
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
SLIGHT PLAY TO NSF AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A7 BGW is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1988 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,515 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 A7 BGW, 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 38 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 A7 BGW registered?
A7 BGW is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is A7 BGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A7 BGW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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