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T636 KCJ

1999 Austin Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,683 mi
Last recorded29,683 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Austin Maestro100,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT636 KCJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 29,683 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 29,683 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 29,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake fluid low

rear wiper torn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 29,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,563 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 28,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,814 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 27,805 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T636 KCJ is a 1999 Austin Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T636 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 T636 KCJ registered?

T636 KCJ is a 1999 Austin Maestro, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T636 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T636 KCJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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