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F522 TMU

1989 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,723 mi
Last recorded52,723 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF522 TMU
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,723 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 52,618 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,102 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 52,102 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,778 miles

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 51,410 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,110 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,715 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,230 miles

engine oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from around manifold area

wiring damaged around front of engine

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,588 miles

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

engine oil leak

wiring on front of engine damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,034 miles

engine oil leak

wiring damaged on front of engine

Fail 19 Apr 2010 49,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,655 miles

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

offside front door damaged

switch on front of engine wiring broken

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,090 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 48,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,413 miles

possible cam cover gaskets leaking. †exhaust system noisey and blowing slightly from joints. †n/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,631 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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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?

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