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F643 BON

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,827 mi
Last recorded43,827 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF643 BON
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 43,827 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 43,690 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 43,423 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 42,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,069 miles

Foot brake pedal has slight spongy feel.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,970 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,530 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,150 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,531 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,306 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,587 miles

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

n.s.r brake slight bind

Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,000 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 38,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle in need of a full brake service,

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,916 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 38,916 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal low travelll

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,355 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,895 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 37,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F643 BON is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F643 BON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F643 BON registered?

F643 BON is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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