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C65 BTR

1986 Austin Maestro L

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,927 mi
Last recorded42,927 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 BTR
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 42,927 miles
Fail 14 May 2007

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2006 39,818 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 39,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C65 BTR is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C65 BTR, 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 C65 BTR registered?

C65 BTR is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 15 May 1986.

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