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F288 DDH

1989 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,687 mi
Last recorded103,687 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 DDH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,229 miles

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s body sills and n/s and o/s rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,750 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 101,920 miles

slight corrosion both sills and both rear arches

Pass 9 Apr 2010 101,030 miles

corrosion starting to show on n/s and o/s body sills and n/s and o/s rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,763 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 98,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 97,236 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,483 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 95,483 miles

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.

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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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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What year was F288 DDH registered?

F288 DDH is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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