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F23 HWL

1988 Austin Maestro Special

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,493 mi
Last recorded75,493 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro Special44,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 HWL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 75,493 miles

sills and floors corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 75,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sills and floors corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 79,311 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 79,311 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 74,145 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 70,088 miles

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

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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F23 HWL is a 1988 Austin Maestro Special in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F23 HWL, 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 F23 HWL registered?

F23 HWL is a 1988 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 8 November 1988.

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