MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT HUBS
O/s rear tyre showing perishing , advise changing soon
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/s rear tyre showing perishing , advise changing soon
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.
Slight corrosion rigid brake pipes.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake pads may be worn thin unable to assess with wheels fitted.
Some flaking of rigid brake pipes protective corrosion, no deep pitting evident.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Some corrosion of rigid brake pipes.
Some engine oil leaks.
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E244 FVX is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 E244 FVX, 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 E244 FVX registered?
E244 FVX is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 17 March 1988.
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