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F265 TLD

1989 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,030 mi
Last recorded65,030 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF265 TLD
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,030 miles

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

Surface corrosion to the following. †Both under sills at rear end. †Passengers floor pan by strengthening member. Rear wheel arches.

Pass 23 Jun 2005 62,575 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 62,575 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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F265 TLD is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F265 TLD, 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 F265 TLD registered?

F265 TLD is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F265 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F265 TLD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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