MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?
Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E431 BBM is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 55,811 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 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E431 BBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E431 BBM registered?
E431 BBM is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 11 January 1988.
Is E431 BBM safe to buy?
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