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F923 NBC

1988 Austin Maestro

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,164 mi
Last recorded42,164 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF923 NBC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,164 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 42,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Coolant leak

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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F923 NBC is a 1988 Austin Maestro in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F923 NBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F923 NBC registered?

F923 NBC is a 1988 Austin Maestro, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F923 NBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F923 NBC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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