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C731 LGK

1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,828 mi
Last recorded53,828 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC731 LGK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,828 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,791 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 53,790 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s seat buckle damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,740 miles

Front seat belt stalks damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 59,424 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 59,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 59,051 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,431 miles

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

interior mirror missing

oil leak from engine

rear tyres cracked / perrished

Fail 10 Dec 2015 58,429 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

interior mirror missing

oil leak from engine

rear tyres cracked / perrished

Pass 9 May 2012 58,134 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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C731 LGK is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,790 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 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C731 LGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C731 LGK is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 21 May 1986.

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