MOT Status
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122,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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
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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?
Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was F71 HWV registered?
F71 HWV is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 17 August 1988.
Is F71 HWV safe to buy?
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