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C786 DAE

1986 Austin Maestro

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,073 mi
Last recorded66,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC786 DAE
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,816 miles

o/s/r top strut mount perished

play in o/s/r wheelbearings

play in steering rack n/s/f

Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 58,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 55,270 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2005 52,906 miles

play in o/s/f inner botton arm bush †play in rack n/s/f

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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C786 DAE is a 1986 Austin Maestro in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C786 DAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C786 DAE registered?

C786 DAE is a 1986 Austin Maestro, first registered on 31 May 1986.

Is C786 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C786 DAE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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