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B323 REF

1985 Austin Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,741 mi
Last recorded50,741 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro42,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB323 REF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,741 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 50,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2005 50,426 miles

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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B323 REF is a 1985 Austin Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 42,956 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 B323 REF, 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 41 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B323 REF registered?

B323 REF is a 1985 Austin Maestro, first registered on 31 May 1985.

Is B323 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B323 REF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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