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R369 DOX

1998 Austin Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,657 mi
Last recorded61,657 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 DOX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 61,657 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 60,523 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,469 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,090 miles

exhaust blow front pipe

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,896 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 56,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,361 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,351 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,606 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 48,556 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,470 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 44,454 miles

Offside Front drive shaft damaged inner joint loose on gearbox flange (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,840 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 34,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,026 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,526 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 23,010 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,010 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 22,983 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 91,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,791 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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R369 DOX is a 1998 Austin Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R369 DOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Austin Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R369 DOX registered?

R369 DOX is a 1998 Austin Maestro, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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