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D825 VVX

1987 Austin Maestro L

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD825 VVX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017
Fail 17 Jan 2017

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011

Nearside rear vehicle structure has slight damage

Fail 19 May 2011

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

No side lights fitted to vehicle - day light use only

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Oct 2009

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

No side lights fitted to vehicle - day light use only

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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D825 VVX is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D825 VVX, 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 D825 VVX registered?

D825 VVX is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D825 VVX safe to buy?

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