MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,573 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
off side door mirror damaged
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
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D53 DPB is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,515 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 D53 DPB, 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 38 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 D53 DPB registered?
D53 DPB is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 8 February 1988.
Is D53 DPB safe to buy?
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