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E970 TJW

1988 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,960 mi
Last recorded67,960 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE970 TJW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2007 67,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 65,638 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 65,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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E970 TJW is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E970 TJW, 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 E970 TJW registered?

E970 TJW is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 14 January 1988.

Is E970 TJW safe to buy?

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