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B64 OLO

1985 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,017 mi
Last recorded104,017 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro L59,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB64 OLO
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,017 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Slightly Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Slightly Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 104,017 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Slightly Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Slightly Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,910 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

front and rear of vehicle corroded in areas no holes

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

x4 tyres cracking not reaching cords

Fail 2 Oct 2018 101,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills corroded holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

front and rear of vehicle corroded in areas no holes

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

x4 tyres cracking not reaching cords

Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,913 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 60,189 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,432 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking, cord/ply not visable,would recommend replacing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 41,627 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 31,734 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 31,734 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,544 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 31,544 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,980 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 29,625 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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B64 OLO is a 1985 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B64 OLO, 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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B64 OLO is a 1985 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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