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E775 JPF

1988 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,458 mi
Last recorded40,458 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE775 JPF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,458 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrod

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Passengers door mirror glass cracked

Slight blowing at front manifold gasket

Fail 22 Jan 2019 40,456 miles

Emissions not tested Blowing at front manifold gasket (8.2.2.2 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear inner sills starting to corrod

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Passengers door mirror glass cracked

Slight blowing at front manifold gasket

Pass 3 Feb 2018 39,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 39,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 39,922 miles

Nearside Inner slight rack end play

Fail 30 Jan 2017 39,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner slight rack end play

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 39,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired weld incomplete (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 39,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,428 miles

Battery insecure

front crossmember corroded.

offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front crossmember corroded.

offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,987 miles

n/s/f track rod end some play. corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Fail 24 Jun 2008 38,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f track rod end some play. corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,316 miles

nsdoor mirror glass missing

nsr bottom door rusted

showing signs of rust nsr s/a

vac pipe broken inlet manifold by air cleaner

Fail 3 Aug 2007 36,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsdoor mirror glass missing

nsr bottom door rusted

showing signs of rust nsr s/a

vac pipe broken inlet manifold by air cleaner

Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,217 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 31,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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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E775 JPF is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E775 JPF, 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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E775 JPF is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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