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C147 GFR

1985 Austin Maestro Hl

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,543 mi
Last recorded109,543 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro Hl53,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC147 GFR
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 109,543 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 109,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 106,186 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 106,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C147 GFR is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 C147 GFR, 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 C147 GFR registered?

C147 GFR is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 28 August 1985.

Is C147 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C147 GFR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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