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F933 YOE

1988 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,041 mi
Last recorded53,041 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro L59,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF933 YOE
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,041 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on o/s front disk brake caliper.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Sidewalls on n/s rear tyre are showing surface cracks and replacement is strongly advised.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 53,041 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/s rear tyre sidewalls and treads has age related surface cracking and replacement is advised.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 51,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,298 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear door locking devices are very difficult to operate and attention was advised!!!

heavy surface corrosion and small gas leak detected from rear silencer connection pipe, replacement is strongly advised

Fail 21 Sep 2005 50,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear door locks very difficult to operate, attention advised

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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F933 YOE 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F933 YOE, 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.

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What year was F933 YOE registered?

F933 YOE is a 1988 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 24 October 1988.

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