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B390 GTF

1985 Austin Maestro Hl

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,605 mi
Last recorded53,605 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro Hl53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB390 GTF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,605 miles

very rusty in many places but still sound.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 53,560 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

very rusty in many places but still sound.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,377 miles

interior mirror not fitted.

rusty sills,rear brake back plates.rear shockabsorbers and underbody but still sound.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 46,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all suspension struts corroded may need replacement next year?

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,173 miles

all suspension struts corroded may need replacement next year?

Fail 27 Feb 2008 42,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on rear shockabsorber legs but still sound.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on rear shockabsorber legs but still sound.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,956 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 40,956 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Air intake rubber pipes split and some not in place

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,384 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Hl?

Based on 496 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,155
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 19
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
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B390 GTF is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,192 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B390 GTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Maestro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B390 GTF registered?

B390 GTF is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B390 GTF safe to buy?

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