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F964 PTR

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,538 mi
Last recorded129,538 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF964 PTR
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2012 129,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery inscure

offside outer sill getting weak around center piller and seat belt fixing point area

rear brake balance getting towards pass limit

Pass 27 Feb 2012 129,538 miles

battery inscure

offside outer sill getting weak around center piller and seat belt fixing point area

rear brake balance getting towards pass limit

Fail 3 Mar 2011 125,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 125,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 122,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 122,638 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 118,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 118,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 113,791 miles

rear cross member nearside getting weak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 108,306 miles

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

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 26 Mar 2007 108,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 11 Apr 2006 103,669 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 103,669 miles

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

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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F964 PTR is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F964 PTR, 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 F964 PTR registered?

F964 PTR is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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