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C783 EBM

1985 Austin Maestro Hl

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,740 mi
Last recorded49,740 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro Hl53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC783 EBM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,740 miles

N/S/R Brake binding. OK on RBT

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 49,738 miles

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

N/S/R Brake binding. OK on RBT

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,698 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,611 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,595 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,562 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 49,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 49,533 miles

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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C783 EBM is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,192 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 C783 EBM, 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 41 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 C783 EBM registered?

C783 EBM is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 8 August 1985.

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