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B83 REF

1985 Austin Maestro Hl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,107 mi
Last recorded28,107 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro Hl53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB83 REF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,107 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 286,263 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Hl?

Based on 496 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,155
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 19
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
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B83 REF is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl in Brown 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 Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B83 REF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Maestro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B83 REF registered?

B83 REF is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B83 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B83 REF 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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