CarVerify

Free Car Check

G766 SNK

1989 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,412 mi
Last recorded63,412 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG766 SNK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,412 miles

centre exhaust box blowing

general underside corrosion and repairs

o/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

o/s head light glass damaged

rear number plate discolouring

slight play o/s rear top shocker mounting

Fail 13 Jul 2010 63,380 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust box blowing

general underside corrosion and repairs

o/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

o/s head light glass damaged

rear number plate discolouring

slight play o/s rear top shocker mounting

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,297 miles

n/s front tyre starting to get low on tread

o/s head light glass cracked

slight exhaust blow

Fail 9 Jul 2009 54,288 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre starting to get low on tread

o/s head light glass cracked

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Jul 2008 48,012 miles

o/s head light glass damaged

o/s rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jul 2008 47,796 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s head light glass damaged

o/s rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,245 miles

o/s front chassis starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jul 2007 41,135 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/f chassis corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,975 miles

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
Full Austin Maestro L reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G766 SNK is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G766 SNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G766 SNK?

You can check the full history of G766 SNK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G766 SNK registered?

G766 SNK is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 14 September 1989.

Is G766 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G766 SNK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G766 SNK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G766 SNK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.