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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust system corroded
front regestration plate damaged
n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter cracked/perished
n/s/f tyre inner wall perished
n/s/r brake binding slightly
n/s/r door damaged/stiff to open
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
o/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter cracked/perished
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear bumper cracked
vibration through steering column
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust system corroded
front regestration plate damaged
n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter cracked/perished
n/s/f tyre inner wall perished
n/s/r brake binding slightly
n/s/r door damaged/stiff to open
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
o/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter cracked/perished
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear bumper cracked
vibration through steering column
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
long brake pedal
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?
Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F542 PPX is a 1988 Austin Maestro in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
The most common reason a Austin Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F542 PPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F542 PPX registered?
F542 PPX is a 1988 Austin Maestro, first registered on 5 December 1988.
Is F542 PPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for F542 PPX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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