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C163 VNR

1986 Austin Maestro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,233 mi
Last recorded3,233 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC163 VNR
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2014 3,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 3,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 1,444 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 1,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,200 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 57,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 57,200 miles

both rear brakes are slightly binding!

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

level of corrosion on n/s sill top very near limits and attention was advised

light oil weeping from o/s rear shock-absorber

owner was advised to have more free play put into parking brake

Fail 10 Aug 2005 57,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heavy dry rust on parking brake cable

level of corrosion on step of n/s sill nearing limits and attention is advised

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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C163 VNR is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C163 VNR, 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 C163 VNR registered?

C163 VNR is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C163 VNR safe to buy?

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