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F956 KAP

1989 Austin Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,682 mi
Last recorded127,682 miles
Recorded on25 May 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF956 KAP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2005 127,682 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 127,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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F956 KAP is a 1989 Austin Maestro in White with a 1,275cc 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 F956 KAP, 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 37 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F956 KAP registered?

F956 KAP is a 1989 Austin Maestro, first registered on 2 February 1989.

Is F956 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F956 KAP 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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