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C452 JFJ

1986 Austin Maestro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,065 mi
Last recorded60,065 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC452 JFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,065 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2007 60,065 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,177 miles

offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2006 58,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2005 55,087 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 55,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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C452 JFJ is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C452 JFJ, 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 C452 JFJ registered?

C452 JFJ is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C452 JFJ safe to buy?

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