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E457 ESO

1988 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,968 mi
Last recorded81,968 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 ESO
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2006 81,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded and weak (front end )

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2005 80,819 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 8 Sep 2005 80,709 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E457 ESO is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E457 ESO, 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 E457 ESO registered?

E457 ESO is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E457 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E457 ESO shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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