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C581 SNP

1986 Austin Maestro Hl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,090 mi
Last recorded56,090 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro Hl58,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC581 SNP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,902 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,902 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,747 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 53,742 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Hl?

Based on 496 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,155
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 19
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
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C581 SNP is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 58,309 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C581 SNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C581 SNP registered?

C581 SNP is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C581 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C581 SNP 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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