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E228 HPK

1988 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,740 mi
Last recorded60,740 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 HPK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,740 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2007 60,734 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 58,064 miles

Nearside Rear 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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E228 HPK is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E228 HPK, 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 E228 HPK registered?

E228 HPK is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E228 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E228 HPK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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