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E311 BPL

1988 Austin Maestro L

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE311 BPL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,113 miles

All suspension components corroded , under body

Antifreeze leak

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Hazard warning switch missing cover

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded , under body

Antifreeze leak

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Hazard warning switch missing cover

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,537 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 68,521 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,504 miles

Emissions not tested over heated just before test unable to carry out test (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake line and fuel lines corroded

fuel tank corroded

ignition barrel missing at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,614 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 59,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

general body and underbody corossion.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,284 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2014 54,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,396 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Jun 2013 51,371 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,185 miles

all brake hoses perished

brake fluid on n/s/f flexi hose and bleed nipple but ni sign of leakage

corrosion to inner sills and floorpan areas

steering notchy and slightly rough

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,566 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 30,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 24,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,349 miles

general corrosion to brakes and suspension parts.corrosion to floor and sills.

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear bumper damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,340 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 24,333 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 24,290 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 24,288 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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E311 BPL is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E311 BPL, 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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E311 BPL is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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