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C462 ATC

1985 Austin Maestro L

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,181 mi
Last recorded28,181 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro L59,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC462 ATC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,181 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 28,181 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,884 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 27,359 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 27,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

nail in tyre

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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C462 ATC is a 1985 Austin Maestro L in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C462 ATC, 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 C462 ATC registered?

C462 ATC is a 1985 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 17 September 1985.

Is C462 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C462 ATC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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