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T635 KCJ

1999 Austin Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,772 mi
Last recorded32,772 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Austin Maestro100,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT635 KCJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 32,772 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,188 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres perrished

Fail 2 Jul 2018 28,182 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on pasangers side (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres perrishhed

Fail 27 Jul 2007 24,051 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,051 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)

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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T635 KCJ is a 1999 Austin Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 100,212 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 T635 KCJ, 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 27 years old, this Austin Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T635 KCJ registered?

T635 KCJ is a 1999 Austin Maestro, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T635 KCJ safe to buy?

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