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F905 DMB

1988 Austin Maestro Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,160 mi
Last recorded40,160 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro Special44,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF905 DMB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 40,160 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 40,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 32,815 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 28,701 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 25,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,699 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 23,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,596 miles

Battery insecure

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

Spare tyre defective

battery charging light staying on

Fail 19 Nov 2008 23,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

battery charging light staying on

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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F905 DMB is a 1988 Austin Maestro Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,538 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 F905 DMB, 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 38 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 F905 DMB registered?

F905 DMB is a 1988 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 4 November 1988.

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