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F38 OTP

1989 Austin Maestro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,190 mi
Last recorded34,190 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 OTP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,190 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 34,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 30,878 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 30,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

clutch high biting point

excessive brake pedal travel

front wiper blades split †

nearside rear tyre out of shape †

offside rear tyre out of shape

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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F38 OTP is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F38 OTP, 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 F38 OTP registered?

F38 OTP is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F38 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F38 OTP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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