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C237 JOA

1986 Austin Maestro Hl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,987 mi
Last recorded37,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro Hl58,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC237 JOA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,987 miles

Corrossion starting on offside outer sill

Drivers seat belt stalk incompleat

Near side rear brake lamp just passable

Offside and nearside shockabsorber damping level low recomend replacement

Fail 10 Jun 2009 37,987 miles

Corrossion starting on offside outer sill

Drivers seat belt stalk incompleat

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

Near side rear brake lamp just passable

Offside and nearside shockabsorber damping level low recomend replacement

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,359 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,709 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 35,947 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt stalk cover damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,947 miles

drivers seat belt stalk cover damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2005 35,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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C237 JOA is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 58,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C237 JOA, 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 40 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 C237 JOA registered?

C237 JOA is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 28 January 1986.

Is C237 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C237 JOA 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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