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B730 TAC

1985 Austin Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,799 mi
Last recorded38,799 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro42,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB730 TAC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,197 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 38,194 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,254 miles

several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Pass 8 Aug 2005 36,886 miles

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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B730 TAC is a 1985 Austin Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B730 TAC, 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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What year was B730 TAC registered?

B730 TAC is a 1985 Austin Maestro, first registered on 24 May 1985.

Is B730 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B730 TAC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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