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F637 BOF

1989 Austin Maestro Special

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,855 mi
Last recorded73,855 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF637 BOF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,855 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,905 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,274 miles

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,207 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,076 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 69,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,792 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

nsr brake binding

osf outer cv gaiter split †

Fail 13 Feb 2007 66,728 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

nsr brake binding

osf outer cv gaiter split

Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,388 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 64,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Special?

Based on 710 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
1,168
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
constant velocity joint gaiter split 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 34
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F637 BOF is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 61,069 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 Special fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F637 BOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Special typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F637 BOF is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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