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F913 JAM

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,277 mi
Last recorded142,277 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF913 JAM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 142,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 141,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 139,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 138,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 136,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 135,033 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 133,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 132,434 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 128,277 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 124,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 120,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 115,958 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 112,310 miles

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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F913 JAM is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F913 JAM, 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 F913 JAM registered?

F913 JAM is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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