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F71 HWV

1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,858 mi
Last recorded122,858 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto55,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF71 HWV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 122,858 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 122,613 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 11 May 2024 121,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet catch stiff

both rear wheelarches corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 121,734 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 121,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,274 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 121,267 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,237 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,185 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 121,181 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,625 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 120,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 120,435 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 120,431 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 120,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 119,937 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2014 119,933 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2013 119,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 119,192 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 119,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 118,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 118,452 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 116,759 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 115,160 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 111,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 108,097 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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F71 HWV is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 55,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F71 HWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F71 HWV is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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