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C618 RUY

1986 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,593 mi
Last recorded133,593 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC618 RUY
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 133,593 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension parts and brake parts corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2025 133,593 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension parts and brake parts corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 133,593 miles

Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2015 133,593 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front wing area damaged but not causing sharp edges

Nearside mirror glass missing

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 133,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front wing area damaged but not causing sharp edges

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 133,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,080 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear sill

Pass 20 Sep 2013 115,370 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,943 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,916 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 58,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,312 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 58,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

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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C618 RUY is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 58,620 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 C618 RUY, 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 40 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 C618 RUY registered?

C618 RUY is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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