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G76 SDV

1989 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

43,713 mi
Last recorded43,713 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 SDV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 43,713 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread low outside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 24 Feb 2014 43,612 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,058 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 43,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,549 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lamp outside glass missing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,543 miles

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

Fail 13 Oct 2010 41,501 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,952 miles

areas on body and d rs repaired with tape

Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,073 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,413 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,816 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 38,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 37,649 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
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G76 SDV is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G76 SDV, 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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G76 SDV is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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