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D689 CES

1986 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,105 mi
Last recorded45,105 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD689 CES
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

corrosion suspension

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 May 2015 44,223 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear bumper insecure

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,278 miles

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion on wheel arches

Fail 21 May 2014 43,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 23 May 2013 42,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on rear arches

rear bumper

Pass 18 May 2012 39,716 miles

corrosion on arches.

rear bumper

Pass 27 May 2011 37,313 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion on rear arches.

rear bumper damaged.

Pass 18 May 2010 33,700 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 30,448 miles

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

corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch.

Pass 29 May 2008 26,193 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 26,174 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 May 2007 21,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,306 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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D689 CES is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D689 CES, 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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D689 CES is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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