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D756 SMW

1987 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

112,315 mi
Last recorded112,315 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD756 SMW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2006 112,315 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s rear foot and handbrake performance bit low ,suggest investigated

Pass 21 Nov 2005 110,491 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 110,491 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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D756 SMW is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D756 SMW, 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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What year was D756 SMW registered?

D756 SMW is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is D756 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D756 SMW 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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