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B637 VTA

1985 Austin Maestro Hl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,629 mi
Last recorded65,629 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro Hl53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB637 VTA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 65,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 63,595 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 63,595 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,302 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,062 miles

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

Nearside Outer SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Outer SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 1 Feb 2018 62,062 miles

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

Nearside Outer SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 6 May 2014 57,917 miles

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

slight brake bind nearside front wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,203 miles

n/s rear shock absorber mounting area slightly corroded

rear inner +outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear inner +outer sill+ n/s rear shock absober mounting area corroded

suspect leakage from brake master cylinder

Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,774 miles

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,524 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,770 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,157 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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B637 VTA is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B637 VTA, 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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B637 VTA is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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