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F38 RPU

1989 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,452 mi
Last recorded113,452 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 RPU
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 113,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

both front and rear bumpers damage

brakle warning light lights up when brake peddel is press

engine has a missfire on tick over may effect emission

slight corrosion in n/s/r inner skin suspension mount

travel on hand brake

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 9 Aug 2007 105,196 miles

travel on hand brake

N/S/F bumper damage

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 14 Aug 2006 97,573 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chip in o/s headlamp

Pass 19 Aug 2005 94,008 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

off side front head light has stone chip

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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F38 RPU is a 1989 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F38 RPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F38 RPU registered?

F38 RPU is a 1989 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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