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E370 LEL

1987 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,580 mi
Last recorded40,580 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE370 LEL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 40,580 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight weap of cv grease from driveshaft to gearbox flanges

Fail 23 Sep 2020 40,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible also delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 39,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

vehicle underside and structure starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 37,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,322 miles

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,321 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,286 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Bottom of rear screen corroded and screen is becoming unattached from the boot.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,222 miles

Gear box and engine oil leaking.

O/S/R tyre perished and cracked, no cord exposed.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,195 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,158 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,995 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,942 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,860 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 10 Aug 2006 36,860 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 Aug 2005 36,646 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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E370 LEL is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,605 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 E370 LEL, 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 39 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 E370 LEL registered?

E370 LEL is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E370 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E370 LEL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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