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E132 WHL

1988 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,557 mi
Last recorded59,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE132 WHL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,557 miles

slight play in steering top bush/ exhaust slight blow

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,420 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,582 miles

General allround surface body rust

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,726 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,557 miles

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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E132 WHL is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E132 WHL, 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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What year was E132 WHL registered?

E132 WHL is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 2 February 1988.

Is E132 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E132 WHL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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