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D185 MJO

1986 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,084 mi
Last recorded130,084 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD185 MJO
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 130,084 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 131,184 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 126,047 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 125,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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D185 MJO is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D185 MJO, 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 D185 MJO registered?

D185 MJO is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D185 MJO safe to buy?

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