MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pad's sensor wire (offside front) broken.
Fuel cap's surround rusted.
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipe to steering rack slightly damp. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill partly rusted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight flickering with indicator on. (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks around sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside effort lower. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear wiper/washer not working.
Fuel neck surround rusted with hole.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight play both front steering arms
Slight play both rear wheel bearings
Slight play nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Slight play both front steering arms
Slight play both rear wheel bearings
Slight play nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill lip (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill lip (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor by jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Outer sill corroded by not in prescribed area
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panal (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre perishing and cracked on side walls
surface corrosion on both front brake calipers
surface corrosion on steering and suspension components front and rear
welding repairs to near side rear
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
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G371 APM is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 G371 APM, 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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G371 APM is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 11 August 1989.
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