MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
start of corrosion n/s/r strut top mount
start of corrosion n/s/r under arch by suspension
start of corrosion n/s/r undersill
start of corrosion o/s/r under arch rear
start of corrosion o/s/r undersill
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
start of corrosion n/s/r strut top mount
start of corrosion n/s/r under arch by suspension
start of corrosion n/s/r undersill
start of corrosion o/s/r under arch rear
start of corrosion o/s/r undersill
corrosion o/s/r underarch rear
start of corrosion n/s/r body under arch
start of corrosion o/s/r under arch front
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion o/s/r underarch rear
start of corrosion n/s/r body under arch
start of corrosion o/s/r under arch front
front number plate cracked
oil leak
rear number plate over sprayed slightly
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate cracked
oil leak
rear number plate over sprayed slightly
rear wheel arches corroded
corrosion to n/s/r , n/s/f , o/s/f , and o/s/r wheelarches
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to n/s/r , n/s/f , o/s/f , and o/s/r wheelarches
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front number plate cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front number plate cracked
corrosion to both rear wheelarches
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion to both rear wheelarches
both rear wheel arches corroded
front number plate cracked
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
both rear wheel arches corroded
front number plate cracked
registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front number plate cracked
offside rear light lens damaged
vacuum pipe carb/distributor and fuel leak off pipe from carb broken
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate cracked
offside rear light lens damaged
vacuum pipe carb/distributor and fuel leak off pipe from carb broken
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front number plate cracked
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E116 YFJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,515 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 E116 YFJ, 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 38 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E116 YFJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 4 January 1988.
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