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C831 SGX

1985 Austin Maestro Hl

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,279 mi
Last recorded53,279 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro Hl53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC831 SGX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,279 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,192 miles

THE CO IS VERY WEAK AND THE HC ONLY PASSES AT 2000 RPM.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,832 miles

BOOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS ARE RUSTY

Fail 14 Jan 2013 52,807 miles

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

BOOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS ARE RUSTY

THERE ARE SLIGHT BLOWS FROM THE EXHAUST JOINTS

THERE WAS SOME SORT OF FLUID ON THE SERVO BUT NO LEAK COULD BE FOUND WHEN SERVO WAS CHECKED

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,633 miles

1 NSR SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS AND THE OSR OUTER SILL ARE RUSTY

THE BRAKE SERVO IS DAMP UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER BUT NO LEAK FOUND AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,953 miles

both outer sills are rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2010 50,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both outer sills are rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,495 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,465 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

I HAVE SEALED UP THE DOWN PIPE TO EXHAUST

OSF OUTER BRAKE PADS IS GETTING LOW

OSR INNER WING IS RUSTING

OSR SERVICE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS DOWN ON NSR

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS A SLIGHT BLOW AND IS RUSTY

Pass 22 Nov 2008 44,670 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 43,224 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

NSR TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LEGAL MIN

Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,224 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

NSR TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LEGAL MIN

Pass 9 Dec 2006 41,000 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS AND SILLS STARTING TO RUST.

NS HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE DOWN ON OS.

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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C831 SGX is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C831 SGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C831 SGX registered?

C831 SGX is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 30 October 1985.

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The MOT history for C831 SGX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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