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D538 REV

1986 Austin Maestro L

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,108 mi
Last recorded79,108 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD538 REV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

brake servo wet, no sign of actual leak may be from refilling

near side front mirror glass broken and insecure

off side front seat belt clsp cover damaged and broken but still operational

Fail 26 Feb 2009 79,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

brake servo wet, no sign of actual leak may be from refilling

near side front mirror glass broken and insecure

off side front seat belt clsp cover damaged and broken but still operational

Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

distributor cap insecure

drivers seat belt clasp cover missing but locks and unlocks as required

engine bay smells "petrolly" but no leaks found

near side front non obligatory mirror cracked

servo corroded and damp no leak obvious

slight play in both steering rack side arm ball joints

Fail 26 Feb 2008 77,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

distributor cap insecure

drivers seat belt clasp cover missing but locks and unlocks as required

engine bay smells "petrolly" but no leaks found

near side front non obligatory mirror cracked

servo corroded and damp no leak obvious

slight play in both steering rack side arm ball joints

Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front mirror cracked

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

off side rear and near side rear tyres have inner shoulder wear and near side rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2006 71,276 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 71,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres have outer edge wear

near side rear tyre walls cracking

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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D538 REV is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D538 REV, 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 D538 REV registered?

D538 REV is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 2 September 1986.

Is D538 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D538 REV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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