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F164 DWD

1988 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,181 mi
Last recorded67,181 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 DWD
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,181 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,615 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 66,615 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,754 miles

n/s c.v gator has slight pin hole

Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,881 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rumbling

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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F164 DWD is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F164 DWD, 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 F164 DWD registered?

F164 DWD is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 21 December 1988.

Is F164 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F164 DWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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