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B791 LPJ

1985 Austin Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

49,139 mi
Last recorded49,139 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro42,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB791 LPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,139 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind on front wheels

Fail 13 Jan 2010 42,952 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind on front wheels

Fail 6 Mar 2008 42,945 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Front Registration Plate cracked.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Corrosion to all Suspension Components.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,710 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 38,710 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Auxiliary Drivebelt "SQUEALS".

Internal Rear View Mirror missing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Wiper Blade split.

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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B791 LPJ 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 33.3%.

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 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 B791 LPJ, 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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B791 LPJ is a 1985 Austin Maestro, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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