MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is D980 PUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for D980 PUJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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