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F959 SRN

1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,784 mi
Last recorded68,784 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair62,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 SRN
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 68,784 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 68,761 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 67,298 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 67,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Mayfair?

Based on 527 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,297
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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F959 SRN is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 62,050 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F959 SRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F959 SRN registered?

F959 SRN is a 1988 Austin Maestro Mayfair, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F959 SRN safe to buy?

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