MOT Status
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187,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight oil leak detected on sump!
nearside rear upper spring cup corroding
nearside and offside front brake discs have signs of uneaven wear and corrosion on inner faces!
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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!!
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
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?
Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is G162 LWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for G162 LWP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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