MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,164 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r wheel arch showing corrosion
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?
Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R892 PCJ is a 1997 Austin Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1997 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 63,320 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R892 PCJ, 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 29 years old, this Austin Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R892 PCJ registered?
R892 PCJ is a 1997 Austin Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R892 PCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R892 PCJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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