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F478 TRW

1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,514 mi
Last recorded81,514 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto56,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 TRW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,514 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 81,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,786 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 80,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 80,001 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 80,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,060 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

ENGINE HAS BAD OIL LEAK

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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F478 TRW is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 56,120 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 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F478 TRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F478 TRW registered?

F478 TRW is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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