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D78 KAG

1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair43,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD78 KAG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill flages damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2017 60,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill and bottom of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill flanges damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,610 miles

both outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,538 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads sensor wire broken

Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads sensor wire broken

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,515 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front no plate damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,694 miles

n/s/f spring cup corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

sills corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 44,694 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f spring cup corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,992 miles

outer sills @ wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2009 43,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,782 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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D78 KAG is a 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 43,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D78 KAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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D78 KAG is a 1986 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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