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G250 CBG

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,975 mi
Last recorded43,975 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG250 CBG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,975 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 43,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,963 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 42,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 41,727 miles

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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G250 CBG is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G250 CBG, 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 G250 CBG registered?

G250 CBG is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G250 CBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G250 CBG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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