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B662 DVX

1985 Austin Maestro

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,354 mi
Last recorded65,354 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro42,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB662 DVX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 65,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 65,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,923 miles

corrosion to offside sill under car

Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to offside sill under car

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,817 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 58,817 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,405 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,922 miles

rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,975 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

offside windscreen wiper poor

rear inner sills undersealed

sill repairs undersealed

Fail 28 Jul 2012 42,902 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

offside windscreen wiper poor

rear inner sills undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,092 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to rear wheel arches to sills

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,934 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 29,922 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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B662 DVX is a 1985 Austin Maestro in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 42,956 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B662 DVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B662 DVX is a 1985 Austin Maestro, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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