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T640 KCJ

1999 Austin Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Austin Maestro100,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT640 KCJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2008 120,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside front shock absorber has min or leak. Rear shock absorbers soft. Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

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

Rust in offside sill near seatbelt mounting. Nearside rear door does not open (access ok).

Fail 6 Oct 2007 113,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 113,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 99,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 89,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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T640 KCJ is a 1999 Austin Maestro in White 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 T640 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 T640 KCJ registered?

T640 KCJ is a 1999 Austin Maestro, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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