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G162 LWP

2001 Austin Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

187,077 mi
Last recorded187,077 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Austin Maestro129,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG162 LWP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 187,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 182,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 175,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 170,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 166,054 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 162,818 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 160,367 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 153,527 miles

slight oil leak detected on sump!

Pass 28 Sep 2017 149,760 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 146,156 miles

nearside rear upper spring cup corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2015 141,867 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs have signs of uneaven wear and corrosion on inner faces!

Pass 3 Sep 2014 137,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 133,844 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 129,616 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 129,610 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 125,514 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front bottom suspension arms have slight signs of corrosion!!

both front outer cv boots have slight signs of cracking starting!!

nearside rear tyre has slight signs of cracking on outer edge tread!!

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge tread!!

Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 109,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 66,366 miles

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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G162 LWP is a 2001 Austin Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 129,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G162 LWP, 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 25 years old, this Austin Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G162 LWP registered?

G162 LWP is a 2001 Austin Maestro, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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