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G919 CPB

1989 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,265 mi
Last recorded59,265 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro L62,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG919 CPB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,265 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 56,806 miles

N/s/r light lens slight crack

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suggest handbrake adjustment

Fail 7 Aug 2007 56,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Alternator drive belt loose

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear lamp lens slight crack

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suggest handbrake adjustment after rectification work effected

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,194 miles

Fair amount of u/body and component corrosion

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

Only just passes emission test

Some corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules

Some perishing of most suspension rubber bushes

Fail 18 Aug 2006 54,194 miles

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

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

Both CV boots perished. †Some perishing of most suspension rubber bushes. †Fair amount of u/body and component corrosion. †Some corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules. †Only just passes emission test.

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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G919 CPB is a 1989 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G919 CPB, 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 G919 CPB registered?

G919 CPB is a 1989 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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