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E188 HOO

1988 Austin Maestro L

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,517 mi
Last recorded25,517 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 HOO
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,517 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 25,517 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,496 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 25,496 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,467 miles

N/S/R brake slight bind

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 25,405 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nsr wheel has slight bind

Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,405 miles

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

Oil leak

nsr wheel has slight bind

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,234 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,004 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 25,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,848 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 24,821 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,492 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,386 miles

Battery insecure

rear wiper blade split

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,326 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,255 miles

brake pedal low on application

Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 23,908 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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E188 HOO is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E188 HOO, 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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E188 HOO is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 12 May 1988.

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