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E777 HFP

1988 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,901 mi
Last recorded42,901 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE777 HFP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,901 miles

Central exhaust silencer temporary repair carried out

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 42,139 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 41,434 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 40,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 40,039 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 39,046 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 38,241 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 37,892 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,131 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,050 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 34,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 34,451 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 33,687 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,445 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E777 HFP is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E777 HFP, 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 E777 HFP registered?

E777 HFP is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 19 January 1988.

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