MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C140 FBM is a 1985 Austin Maestro L in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C140 FBM, 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 C140 FBM registered?
C140 FBM is a 1985 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 22 September 1985.
Is C140 FBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C140 FBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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