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F258 BDY

1989 Austin Maestro L

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

947,661 mi
Last recorded947,661 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF258 BDY
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 947,661 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 94,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 82,531 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,170 miles

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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F258 BDY is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 62,224 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 F258 BDY, 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 37 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 F258 BDY registered?

F258 BDY is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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