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D346 YGX

1987 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,018 mi
Last recorded36,018 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD346 YGX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 36,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,928 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 34,887 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 32,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box holed and blowing and back box joint to centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 32,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald 155-13 tyre size (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box holed and blowing and back box joint to centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 30,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,492 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,485 miles

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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D346 YGX is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D346 YGX, 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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What year was D346 YGX registered?

D346 YGX is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 12 January 1987.

Is D346 YGX safe to buy?

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