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G35 PVJ

1989 Austin Maestro L

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,495 mi
Last recorded57,495 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 PVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,495 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 57,119 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust front pipe repaird

Front bump stops broken up O/S and N/S

Incorect vacume pipe fitted to carb

N/S rear wheel bearing not tested

Fail 7 Nov 2008 56,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust front pipe repaird

Front bump stops broken up O/S and N/S

Incorect vacume pipe fitted to carb

N/S rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,651 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 50,607 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G35 PVJ is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 G35 PVJ, 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 G35 PVJ registered?

G35 PVJ is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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