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F516 EWA

1989 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF516 EWA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 81,818 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 79,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,185 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2013

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,438 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 77,438 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,981 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,981 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

corrosion developing on rear sills

long parking brake travel

vacuum advance pipe broken

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,690 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r seat belt twisted

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

underbody and sill corrosion developing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,698 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to perscribed and non perscribed areas under side of vehicle not excessive

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2007 74,252 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 74,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wipers worn

nearside front seat belt twisted

oil leak

vacuum hoses split

Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,671 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 73,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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F516 EWA is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F516 EWA, 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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F516 EWA is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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