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C672 HNK

1986 Austin Maestro Hl

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,412 mi
Last recorded98,412 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro Hl58,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC672 HNK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,248 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 96,248 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 96,231 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,218 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 87,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play detected at steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2020 87,672 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play detected at steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,266 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,236 miles

both sides rear wheel arch sections are corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 86,236 miles

Steering lock missing (2.1.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed rear tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

both sides rear wheel arch sections are corroded

interior mirror missing

offside rear outer body sill section is corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,095 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 78,445 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,575 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,277 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,803 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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C672 HNK is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C672 HNK, 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 C672 HNK registered?

C672 HNK is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 5 March 1986.

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