MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Heavy corrosion on right sill panel and left rear floor
Petrol cap seal perishing
Heavy corrosion on right sill panel and left rear floor
Petrol cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Special?
Based on 710 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G985 EPE is a 1990 Austin Maestro Special in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G985 EPE, 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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How do I check the history of G985 EPE?
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What year was G985 EPE registered?
G985 EPE is a 1990 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 1 March 1990.
Is G985 EPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for G985 EPE shows 4 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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