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D572 DLF

1987 Austin Maestro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,159 mi
Last recorded65,159 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD572 DLF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 65,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some Underside components showing signs of corrosion consistent with vehicle not being used

Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,151 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 65,101 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2009 65,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,008 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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D572 DLF is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D572 DLF, 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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D572 DLF is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 16 July 1987.

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