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F921 NUT

1988 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,219 mi
Last recorded55,219 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF921 NUT
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,219 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 55,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,206 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 18 Apr 2018 55,203 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,150 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 54,936 miles

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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F921 NUT is a 1988 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F921 NUT, 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 38 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F921 NUT registered?

F921 NUT is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 18 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F921 NUT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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