MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,828 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery insecure!
body filler in nearside outer sill covering previous vehicle repairs
corrosion to offside outer sill but not with any mounting points
corrosion to tail gate
extensive body filler in nearside and offside rear wheel arches
fuel filler cap seal deteriorating
nearside front outer tyre wall perishing
nearside rear outer tyre wall perishing
offside rear outer tyre wall perishing
offside rear service brake slightly binding
rear boot struts faulty
rear wiper blade deteriorated
slight corrosion to offside rear lower wheelarch
slight fluffing to drivers seatbelt
slight surface corrosion to nearside door sill
slight wear to brake pedal anti-slip
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery insecure!
body filler in nearside outer sill covering previous vehicle repairs
corrosion to offside outer sill but not with any mounting points
corrosion to tail gate
extensive body filler in nearside and offside rear wheel arches
fuel filler cap seal deteriorating
nearside front outer tyre wall perishing
nearside rear outer tyre wall perishing
offside rear outer tyre wall perishing
offside rear service brake slightly binding
rear boot struts faulty
rear wiper blade deteriorated
slight corrosion to offside rear lower wheelarch
slight fluffing to drivers seatbelt
slight surface corrosion to nearside door sill
slight wear to brake pedal anti-slip
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C342 WCG is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 C342 WCG, 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 C342 WCG registered?
C342 WCG is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 January 1986.
Is C342 WCG safe to buy?
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