MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,723 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight exhaust blow from manifold
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leaks
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leaks
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine and gearbox oil leak
slight exhaust blow around manifold area
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine and gearbox oil leak
slight exhaust blow around manifold area
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leaks
slight exhaust blow from around manifold area
wiring damaged around front of engine
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
wiring on front of engine damaged
engine oil leak
wiring damaged on front of engine
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leak
wiring damaged on front of engine
engine oil leak
gear box oil leak
offside front door damaged
switch on front of engine wiring broken
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
possible cam cover gaskets leaking. †exhaust system noisey and blowing slightly from joints. †n/s/r tyre on legal limit.
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F522 TMU is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 F522 TMU, 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 F522 TMU registered?
F522 TMU is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 2 May 1989.
Is F522 TMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F522 TMU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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