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B617 LPH

1985 Austin Maestro Hl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,118 mi
Last recorded38,118 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro Hl53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB617 LPH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,118 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 38,118 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,180 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,686 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 34,686 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,774 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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B617 LPH is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B617 LPH, 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 B617 LPH registered?

B617 LPH is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 18 February 1985.

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