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E286 UOE

1988 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,234 mi
Last recorded26,234 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE286 UOE
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,234 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 26,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,223 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,184 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

screen cracked, outside swept area

underside of car rusty

washer switch poor

Fail 20 Feb 2007 26,183 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSR brake binding slightly

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

getting rusty under car

screen cracked, outside swept area

washer switsh poor

Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,182 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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E286 UOE 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 71.4%.

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 E286 UOE, 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 E286 UOE registered?

E286 UOE is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is E286 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E286 UOE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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