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F542 PPX

1988 Austin Maestro

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,409 mi
Last recorded65,409 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 PPX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,409 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 65,404 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,370 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,288 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 65,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,491 miles

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

long brake pedal

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,452 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,323 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 64,323 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,272 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,052 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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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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F542 PPX is a 1988 Austin Maestro, first registered on 5 December 1988.

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