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G262 VFC

1990 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,381 mi
Last recorded72,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1990 Austin Maestro L63,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 VFC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 72,381 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 72,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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G262 VFC is a 1990 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 63,734 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 G262 VFC, 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 36 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 G262 VFC registered?

G262 VFC is a 1990 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G262 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G262 VFC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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