MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front shock absorbers have reduced damping
Oil leak ()
Rear shock absorbers have reduced damping
corrosion to underside of car in many areas including inner and outer sills
rust in nearside top of outer sill and nearside top of sill
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing on corner
front shock absorbers reduced damping
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind suspension turret in corner (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top off outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing on corner
front shock absorbers reduced damping
Front shock absorberes weak reduced damping
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rust to nearside and offside outer sill panels
brake pedal rubber anti slip poor condition
oil leaks from engine
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Front shock absorberes weak reduced damping
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rust to nearside and offside outer sill panels
brake pedal rubber anti slip poor condition
oil leaks from engine
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both nearside and offside inner sill panels rusting at the rear not holed
light scratching to front screan in zone a
small area of rust on nearside outer sill not holed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing on one corner
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
very light scratching to front screan
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
very light scratching to front screan
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine leaking oil
offside front beam image poor
vehicle corroded in various places
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine leaking oil
offside front beam image poor
vehicle corroded in various places
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
O/S/R outer marker lamp is not woprking
Vehicle body & panels are corroded
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?
Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B688 JPE is a 1984 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1984 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B688 JPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B688 JPE is a 1984 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 21 September 1984.
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