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E535 YBW

1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,430 mi
Last recorded33,430 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto55,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE535 YBW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,430 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

boot full limiting inspection

rear bumper slight damage

Fail 16 Dec 2020 33,430 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

boot full limiting inspection

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,275 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear bumper slight damage

Fail 31 Jul 2019 33,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,848 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 32,847 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 32,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,762 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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E535 YBW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E535 YBW, 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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E535 YBW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 19 January 1988.

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