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E708 BPM

1988 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,693 mi
Last recorded67,693 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE708 BPM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,354 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 64,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 62,408 miles

advise both rear suspension tops starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Jul 2006 62,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

engine mountig loose and excessive play and movement.

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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E708 BPM is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E708 BPM, 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 E708 BPM registered?

E708 BPM is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E708 BPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E708 BPM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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