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C155 CVF

1986 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,546 mi
Last recorded65,546 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC155 CVF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,666 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 61,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,378 miles

advise all front suspension parts rusty clean & treat as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,187 miles

advise o/s & n/s rear tyres perrished replace as soon as possible

strong advise o/s & n/s Front & rear lower spring seats rusty & blistered

strong advise o/s & n/s lower front suspension arms rusty & blistered

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,234 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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C155 CVF is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 58,620 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 C155 CVF, 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 40 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 C155 CVF registered?

C155 CVF is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C155 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C155 CVF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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