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G119 YHK

1989 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,223 mi
Last recorded41,223 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG119 YHK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,223 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror insecure

rear bumper repaired with tape

Fail 1 Dec 2008 41,222 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2006 38,781 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2005 37,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 37,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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G119 YHK is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 62,224 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G119 YHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G119 YHK registered?

G119 YHK is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 30 October 1989.

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