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G261 EJW

1989 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,077 mi
Last recorded52,077 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 EJW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre wall n/s rear floor light corroson

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,937 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,060 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,109 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre uneven wear wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 43,729 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 43,729 miles

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

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

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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G261 EJW is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G261 EJW, 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 G261 EJW registered?

G261 EJW is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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