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F817 WAF

1989 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,789 mi
Last recorded54,789 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 WAF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,789 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 54,783 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,682 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 50,657 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,883 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 42,883 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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F817 WAF is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 62,224 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F817 WAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F817 WAF registered?

F817 WAF is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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