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F453 TLM

1989 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,029 mi
Last recorded91,029 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 TLM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 91,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 90,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 88,964 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f ind lens is missing -temp cover is attatched

Pass 28 Jan 2009 88,964 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f ind lens is missing -temp cover is attatched

Pass 14 Jan 2008 87,729 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 87,729 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 86,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 85,954 miles

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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F453 TLM is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F453 TLM, 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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F453 TLM is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 6 July 1989.

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