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C796 XDG

1986 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,489 mi
Last recorded20,489 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC796 XDG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 20,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 20,460 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 20,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 20,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 19,702 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal

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

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jun 2020 19,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipes covered in underseal

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 18,537 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 18,028 miles

NSF tyre perished in the tread pattern

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 17,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished in the tread pattern and sidewall

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 17,938 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating NS and OS (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre perished in the tread pattern and sidewall

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,908 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,906 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,823 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 17,823 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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C796 XDG is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C796 XDG, 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 C796 XDG registered?

C796 XDG is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 21 May 1986.

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