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C140 FBM

1985 Austin Maestro L

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,210 mi
Last recorded84,210 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro L59,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 FBM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,210 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 77,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,173 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 72,173 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 62,287 miles

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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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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