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F834 DHA

1989 Austin Maestro L

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,261 mi
Last recorded61,261 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF834 DHA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,261 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 61,260 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 59,283 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 59,283 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

near side front bumper insecure

near side outer sill getting corrosion

off side outer sill getting corrosion

rear bumper slightly cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2005 58,562 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 58,562 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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F834 DHA is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Multi-colour 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 F834 DHA, 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 F834 DHA registered?

F834 DHA is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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