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F559 NPX

1988 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,142 mi
Last recorded102,142 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF559 NPX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,142 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,837 miles

spare wheel missing

various points repaired on body and chassis with filler

Pass 22 May 2012 99,457 miles

both outer sills appear to be repaired with body filler

Fail 22 May 2012 99,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills appear to be repaired with body filler

Pass 25 May 2011 98,117 miles

Corrosion on various points under the car

Fail 25 May 2011 98,117 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion on various points under the car

Pass 24 May 2010 96,718 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear boot floor in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2010 96,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear boot floor in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,378 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear boot floor corroded to excess

Fail 9 Apr 2009 95,378 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear boot floor corroded to excess

Pass 12 Mar 2008 94,217 miles

Both front seat brakets made from wood

N/S/R door will not open from outside

Fail 12 Mar 2008 94,217 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front seat brakets made from wood

N/S/R door will not open from outside

Pass 12 Mar 2007 92,428 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 92,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,283 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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F559 NPX is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,515 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F559 NPX, 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 38 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 F559 NPX registered?

F559 NPX is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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