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F234 NJB

1988 Austin Maestro Special

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,787 mi
Last recorded44,787 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro Special44,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 NJB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,787 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE BINDING .

Offside Rear DOOR HANDLE DAMAGED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,130 miles

engine oil leak

nsr and osr wheel arch areas showing corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine oil leak

front brake pads not visible on inspection

nsr and osr wheel arch areas showing corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,446 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,802 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,131 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,605 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear near side body corrotin not affecting suspention or bakes

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,848 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,891 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,783 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 37,769 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,578 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 36,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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F234 NJB is a 1988 Austin Maestro Special in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F234 NJB, 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 38 years old, this Austin Maestro Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F234 NJB registered?

F234 NJB is a 1988 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 22 November 1988.

Is F234 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F234 NJB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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