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D551 LFX

1986 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,375 mi
Last recorded62,375 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD551 LFX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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D551 LFX 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 100%.

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 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 D551 LFX, 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 D551 LFX registered?

D551 LFX is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 3 October 1986.

Is D551 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D551 LFX shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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