MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
front brake pipes corroded
rear shock absorber top bushes perrished
offside front brake pipe corroded
play in steering rack
rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes perrished
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front brake pipe corroded
play in steering rack
rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes perrished
play in steering rack
rear exhaust corroded
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight brake judder
steering heavy
tyre sidewalls worn
NO GATE BETWEEN FIRST AND REVERSE GEAR
some play in the steeringrach
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?
Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R896 PCJ is a 1997 Austin Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R896 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 R896 PCJ registered?
R896 PCJ is a 1997 Austin Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R896 PCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R896 PCJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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