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F946 HMW

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,642 mi
Last recorded60,642 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF946 HMW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2005 60,642 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 60,625 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side rear fog lamp does not always illuminate when switched on straight away

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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F946 HMW is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F946 HMW, 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 F946 HMW registered?

F946 HMW is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F946 HMW safe to buy?

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