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D893 WGY

1986 Austin Maestro Hl

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,667 mi
Last recorded64,667 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro Hl58,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD893 WGY
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,667 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre of exhaust severely corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008 64,622 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre of exhaust severely corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,586 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 56,579 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 51,428 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Hl?

Based on 496 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,155
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 19
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
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D893 WGY is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 58,309 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D893 WGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D893 WGY registered?

D893 WGY is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D893 WGY safe to buy?

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