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F32 NKX

1989 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,962 mi
Last recorded168,962 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF32 NKX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 168,962 miles

n/s/r seat belt stalk broken

o/s handbrake requires attention

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion in o/s/r inner wing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 164,600 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r hubs

Fail 28 Feb 2008 164,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r hubs

Pass 2 Mar 2007 160,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 155,262 miles

n/s of handbrake needing attention

some body corrosion

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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F32 NKX is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F32 NKX, 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 F32 NKX registered?

F32 NKX is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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