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A851 JFC

1984 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,259 mi
Last recorded77,259 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin Maestro L46,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA851 JFC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,259 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 77,258 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,947 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 72,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,406 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 69,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,962 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 65,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,185 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 64,185 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,213 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 62,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 61,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,512 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 61,502 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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A851 JFC is a 1984 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A851 JFC, 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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A851 JFC is a 1984 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 9 March 1984.

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