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D765 YLY

1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,425 mi
Last recorded67,425 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD765 YLY
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 67,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,186 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,920 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,582 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,951 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,430 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 61,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 60,740 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 60,740 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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D765 YLY is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D765 YLY, 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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D765 YLY is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 21 August 1986.

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