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G268 VUT

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,738 mi
Last recorded38,738 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG268 VUT
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,738 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 38,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,729 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,722 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,737 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,122 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,484 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 31,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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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G268 VUT is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G268 VUT, 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 G268 VUT registered?

G268 VUT is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G268 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G268 VUT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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