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E188 LCR

1988 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,093 mi
Last recorded40,093 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 LCR
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,093 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 40,093 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 LCR is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E188 LCR, 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 E188 LCR registered?

E188 LCR is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E188 LCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E188 LCR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E188 LCR have outstanding finance?

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