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B358 TDH

1985 Austin Maestro L

Pink Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,020 mi
Last recorded114,020 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro L59,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB358 TDH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1985
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 114,020 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low reading on rear brakes

sill cover fitted to n/s and o/s sills so unable to check sills

Fail 16 Dec 2014 114,016 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low reading on rear brakes

sill cover fitted to n/s and o/s sills so unable to check sills

Pass 22 Dec 2012 113,907 miles

COMPETITION CAR MANY NONE STANDARD PARTS

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 113,886 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

COMPETITION CAR MANY NONE STANDARD PARTS

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

vehicles underside is damaged in places, but is not exesively corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 113,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

vehicles underside is damaged in places, but is not exesively corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 113,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 113,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,919 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 112,891 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 3,832 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 3,832 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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B358 TDH is a 1985 Austin Maestro L in Pink with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 59,317 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 B358 TDH, 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 41 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B358 TDH is a 1985 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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