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C378 LDM

1986 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,889 mi
Last recorded63,889 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC378 LDM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 63,889 miles

General corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,801 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,730 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,362 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 62,356 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,880 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,946 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 60,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,717 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,158 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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C378 LDM is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C378 LDM, 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 C378 LDM registered?

C378 LDM is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is C378 LDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C378 LDM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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