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C342 WCG

1986 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,828 mi
Last recorded76,828 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC342 WCG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,828 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 76,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 76,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,033 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 75,033 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,305 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 74,305 miles

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 73,511 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,511 miles

oil leak

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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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.

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