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D748 ORO

1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,113 mi
Last recorded87,113 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD748 ORO
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2007 87,113 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,119 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 81,119 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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D748 ORO is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,790 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 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D748 ORO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D748 ORO registered?

D748 ORO is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 24 November 1986.

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The MOT history for D748 ORO shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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