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B965 TFC

1984 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,628 mi
Last recorded69,628 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2005
Typical for 1984 Austin Maestro L46,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB965 TFC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2005 69,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2005 69,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crack in n/s/f headlamp lens

hand brake travel high

o/s/r door wont open from outside

petrol tank damadge/dented

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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B965 TFC is a 1984 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B965 TFC, 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 B965 TFC registered?

B965 TFC is a 1984 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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