MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,458 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pipes greased
o/s wiper slight smear
rear tyres minor deterioration & cuts
screen edge minor condensation damage
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
brake pipes greased
o/s wiper slight smear
rear tyres minor deterioration & cuts
screen edge minor condensation damage
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?
Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A899 JEY is a 1983 Austin Maestro in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A899 JEY, 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 A899 JEY registered?
A899 JEY is a 1983 Austin Maestro, first registered on 25 August 1983.
Is A899 JEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for A899 JEY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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