MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,105 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Rear bumper insecure
corrosion on wheel arches
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
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
corrosion on arches.
rear bumper
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
corrosion on rear arches.
rear bumper damaged.
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch.
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
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is D689 CES safe to buy?
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