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D233 KRH

1986 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,853 mi
Last recorded49,853 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD233 KRH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2006 49,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but taped over

Fail 10 Dec 2005 49,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion but is taped over

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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D233 KRH is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D233 KRH, 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 D233 KRH registered?

D233 KRH is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D233 KRH safe to buy?

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