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F931 AOF

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,402 mi
Last recorded64,402 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF931 AOF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 62,521 miles

Brake back plate(s) locking device missing both front (3.5.1l)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking burst on brake test (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,451 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 59,233 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 May 2011 58,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r door handle broken

Fail 7 May 2011 58,207 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r door handle broken

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,118 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 58,118 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,503 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 57,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 56,910 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 55,896 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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F931 AOF is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F931 AOF, 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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F931 AOF is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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