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C945 WVJ

1986 Austin Maestro Hl

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,407 mi
Last recorded74,407 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro Hl58,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 WVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2014 74,380 miles

Front cross member rusted

O/S/R light lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2014 74,380 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front cross member rusted

O/S/R light lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,346 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,346 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,807 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,570 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 73,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,020 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil lead shorting

n/s/f indicator lens broken

Fail 19 Mar 2008 73,018 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil lead shorting

n/s/f indicator lens broken

Pass 14 Mar 2007 72,627 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 72,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear bumper cracked and bit loose

slight play at o/side tie rod

Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,320 miles

hydrocarbons high 900ppm

Fail 27 Feb 2006 72,319 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C945 WVJ is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 58,309 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 C945 WVJ, 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 40 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 C945 WVJ registered?

C945 WVJ is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 26 February 1986.

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