MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,599 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s and n/s rear wheel arches need attention soon.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
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G698 XLA is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 G698 XLA, 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 G698 XLA registered?
G698 XLA is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 28 September 1989.
Is G698 XLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for G698 XLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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