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C573 WEO

1985 Austin Maestro L

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,090 mi
Last recorded83,090 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro L59,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC573 WEO
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,090 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 83,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 80,139 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight oil leak (gear box)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,139 miles

Slight oil leak (gear box)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,216 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 79,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 77,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,705 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 76,705 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 73,586 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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C573 WEO is a 1985 Austin Maestro L in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C573 WEO, 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 C573 WEO registered?

C573 WEO is a 1985 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 22 August 1985.

Is C573 WEO safe to buy?

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