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C521 DVR

1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,340 mi
Last recorded18,340 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC521 DVR
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,340 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 18,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,341 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 18,340 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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C521 DVR is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,790 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 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C521 DVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C521 DVR registered?

C521 DVR is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C521 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C521 DVR 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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