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B835 WEV

1984 Austin Maestro L

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,701 mi
Last recorded96,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Austin Maestro L46,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB835 WEV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,701 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 96,689 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 95,545 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 94,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 92,961 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front door corroded

oil leak

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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B835 WEV is a 1984 Austin Maestro L in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B835 WEV, 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 42 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 B835 WEV registered?

B835 WEV is a 1984 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 17 August 1984.

Is B835 WEV safe to buy?

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