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C453 PSX

1985 Austin Maestro L

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,228 mi
Last recorded18,228 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro L59,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC453 PSX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,228 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 18,228 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 17,601 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 17,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,594 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,591 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front cross member rusted

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,583 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,580 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,546 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 17,546 miles

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

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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C453 PSX is a 1985 Austin Maestro L in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 59,317 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 C453 PSX, 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 41 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 C453 PSX registered?

C453 PSX is a 1985 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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