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B947 KDP

1985 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,616 mi
Last recorded64,616 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro L59,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB947 KDP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,616 miles

general surface corrosion

heavy corrosion to nearside rear wheel / inner wing area

Fail 20 Jun 2009 64,603 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

general surface corrosion

heavy corrosion to nearside rear wheel / inner wing area

Pass 12 May 2008 63,225 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 62,602 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 15 May 2006 61,924 miles

surface corrosion on o/s/r outer sill and n/s/r inner wheel arch

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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B947 KDP is a 1985 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 59,317 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 B947 KDP, 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 41 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 B947 KDP registered?

B947 KDP is a 1985 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 29 May 1985.

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