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F556 GRA

1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,554 mi
Last recorded51,554 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto55,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 GRA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2007 51,554 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,795 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 48,795 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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F556 GRA is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 55,811 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 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F556 GRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F556 GRA registered?

F556 GRA is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F556 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F556 GRA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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