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C441 KOF

1986 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,796 mi
Last recorded32,796 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC441 KOF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,796 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight play in front shockabsorbers top mounts

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearings

slight weep of grease from n/s outer cv gaiter clip area

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 21 Apr 2009 32,796 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight play in front shockabsorbers top mounts

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearings

slight weep of grease from n/s outer cv gaiter clip area

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,651 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2008 32,651 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,402 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

runs slightly lumpy

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,229 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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C441 KOF is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C441 KOF, 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 C441 KOF registered?

C441 KOF is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 28 April 1986.

Is C441 KOF safe to buy?

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