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F854 RRV

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,630 mi
Last recorded57,630 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF854 RRV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,630 miles

Doors corroded

Front brake pad sensors disconnected

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2006 57,630 miles

Doors corroded

Front brake pad sensors disconnected

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2005 57,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

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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F854 RRV is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F854 RRV, 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 F854 RRV registered?

F854 RRV is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F854 RRV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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