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S982 AUY

1998 Austin Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,948 mi
Last recorded103,948 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 AUY
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 103,948 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brakes slight binding

slight crack in os front top windscreen

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2008 98,487 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 96,381 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 96,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 88,050 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 88,050 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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S982 AUY is a 1998 Austin Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S982 AUY, 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 S982 AUY registered?

S982 AUY is a 1998 Austin Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S982 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S982 AUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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