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F561 TMC

1989 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,218 mi
Last recorded89,218 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF561 TMC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,218 miles

nearside front outer cv gaitor cracked

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front outer cv gaitor cracked

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outer c/v gaitor slightly deteriorated

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front indicator lense cracked

offside rear indicator lense cracked

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear light lense cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,639 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 84,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

unable to access boot compartment

Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,883 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,908 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 70,716 miles

offside rear wheel arch rusting

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2005 70,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F561 TMC is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F561 TMC, 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 F561 TMC registered?

F561 TMC is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F561 TMC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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