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B670 AWL

1985 Austin Maestro L

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,298 mi
Last recorded74,298 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro L59,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB670 AWL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,298 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

o/s/front lower door corrosion coverd by tape no sharp edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,222 miles

Hissing noise from servo when brakes opperated

Fail 6 Jul 2009 74,222 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Hissing noise from servo when brakes opperated

Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,146 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 74,146 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,003 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 74,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,875 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 73,875 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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B670 AWL is a 1985 Austin Maestro L in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B670 AWL, 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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What year was B670 AWL registered?

B670 AWL is a 1985 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 16 July 1985.

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