MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front 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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Special?
Based on 710 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F979 COE is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 F979 COE, 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 F979 COE registered?
F979 COE is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 15 June 1989.
Is F979 COE safe to buy?
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