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F170 GGT

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,360 mi
Last recorded127,360 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 GGT
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 127,360 miles

exhaust system corroded and leaking

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear jacking points corroding butnot a prescribed area

Fail 10 Sep 2016 127,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear jacking points corroding butnot a prescribed area

exhaust system corroded and leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

underside corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2015 123,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

underside corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,451 miles

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

corrosion to boot floor / rear lower valance

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Fail 14 Sep 2013 112,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 112,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 110,021 miles

front road springs corroded

front strut top mounting areas rusty

fuel filler cap seal close to excessively perished

nearside cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2011 107,584 miles

apply advisorys from test

Fail 3 Sep 2011 107,567 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

previous repairs to sills,floorpans doorshuts and wheelarches

Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,137 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 104,038 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Drivers seatbelt starting to fray

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 98,387 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 97,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 95,223 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 95,223 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 92,349 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 92,349 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Special?

Based on 710 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
1,168
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
constant velocity joint gaiter split 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 34
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F170 GGT is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 61,069 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 Special fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F170 GGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Special typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F170 GGT is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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