MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear wheel arches.n/s and o/s body sills.n/s and o/s rear top shock absorber supports
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear sills
slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear wheel arches
slight corrosion to n/s and o/s body sills and n/s and o/s rear wheel arches
slight corrosion both sills and both rear arches
corrosion starting to show on n/s and o/s body sills and n/s and o/s rear wheel arches
slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear sills
slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear top strut areas inside boot
slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear wheel arches
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s and o/s rear wheel arches have slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
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F288 DDH is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 F288 DDH, 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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F288 DDH is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 9 January 1989.
Is F288 DDH safe to buy?
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