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D146 ALD

1987 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,155 mi
Last recorded80,155 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD146 ALD
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, near side and off side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, near side and off side. ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately inner tie arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 80,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie arm ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately inner tie arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 80,076 miles

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

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,035 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,940 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s/f mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake light earthing fault - dim but still visible

front discs corroded

n/s/f arch rusted

slight engine oil leak

slight petrol smell inside car

steering rack has misting of oil on n/s/f inner boot

Fail 12 Nov 2018 79,937 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s/f mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake light earthing fault - dim but still visible

front discs corroded

n/s/f arch rusted

slight engine oil leak

slight petrol smell inside car

steering rack has misting of oil on n/s/f inner boot

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,910 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,884 miles

vehicle rusty condition

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,841 miles

Offside Front brake pipe rusting

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,735 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,224 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 79,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,820 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,770 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 76,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,201 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 75,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,023 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 70,023 miles

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

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

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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D146 ALD is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,605 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 D146 ALD, 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 39 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D146 ALD is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 8 January 1987.

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