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D980 PUJ

1986 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

152,332 mi
Last recorded152,332 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD980 PUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2006 152,332 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

engine has oil leaks

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2006 147,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres just on 3mm

rear bumper slight damage

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2006 147,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres just on 3mm

rear bumper slight damage

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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D980 PUJ is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 58,620 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 D980 PUJ, 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 40 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 D980 PUJ registered?

D980 PUJ is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 11 October 1986.

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