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F201 VEG

1988 Austin Maestro L

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

9,816 mi
Last recorded9,816 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 VEG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 9,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 9,692 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 9,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly perished

Surface corrosion appearing to both front floor pans and rear inner sills

Pass 17 Nov 2015 9,455 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 9,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 9,192 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight leakage of grease from CV gaiters

Pass 25 Oct 2012 9,056 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 9,056 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 8,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

light corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,831 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 8,831 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front c.v gaiter is slightly leaking grease.

nearside front wing panel is insercure.

small corrosion hole to the nearside lower sill panel at the front.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 8,692 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2009 8,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2008 8,518 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 8,518 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Oct 2007 8,250 miles

exhaust system slightly blowing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,136 miles

n/side rear brake slightly binding

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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F201 VEG is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F201 VEG, 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 F201 VEG registered?

F201 VEG is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F201 VEG safe to buy?

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