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G679 BRE

1990 Austin Maestro Special

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,279 mi
Last recorded49,279 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Austin Maestro Special69,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG679 BRE
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,279 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 49,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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G679 BRE is a 1990 Austin Maestro Special in Red 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 Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 69,920 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 Special fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G679 BRE, 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 36 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 G679 BRE registered?

G679 BRE is a 1990 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G679 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G679 BRE 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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