MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,113 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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 ()
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 ()
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust system deteriorated
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
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
clutch pedal rubber missing
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)
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
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)
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)
general corrosion to brakes and suspension parts.corrosion to floor and sills.
offside front tyre slightly perished
rear bumper damaged
rear wiper blade split
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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