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D776 DLM

1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,775 mi
Last recorded65,775 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD776 DLM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,775 miles

Oil leak

off side door mirror

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,553 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 64,553 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 64,553 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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D776 DLM is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,690 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 D776 DLM, 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 39 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 D776 DLM registered?

D776 DLM is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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