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G324 LGC

1989 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,811 mi
Last recorded79,811 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG324 LGC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower inner outer sills corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,527 miles

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills offside rear

rear exhaust silencer corroded badly

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,310 miles

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

fuel filler neck/body corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,056 miles

corrosion to fuel filler neck area

corrosion to offside inner and outer sills

nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,797 miles

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

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,445 miles

corrosion to offside inner wing panel

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,023 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,630 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch and outer sill

interior mirror missing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 77,630 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch and outer sill

interior mirror missing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,147 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,899 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 76,899 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,567 miles

corrosion to nearside outer door sill at rear

corrosion to offside rear inner wing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,003 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 75,003 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing down.

nearside rear tyre wearing down

offside front tyre wearing down

Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2006 73,856 miles

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

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

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

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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G324 LGC is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G324 LGC, 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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G324 LGC is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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