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F694 KDM

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,666 mi
Last recorded60,666 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF694 KDM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,666 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 60,664 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to floor

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,475 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,989 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,003 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 59,003 miles

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

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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F694 KDM is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F694 KDM, 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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What year was F694 KDM registered?

F694 KDM is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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