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X301 UOM

2001 Austin Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

28,570 mi
Last recorded28,570 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Austin Maestro129,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 UOM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 28,570 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 274,913 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 27,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated has slight play (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 260,078 miles

Offside Front steering knuckle joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pipes been greased up

Fail 21 Jan 2017 260,078 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front steering knuckle joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 8 Jan 2016 244,803 miles

all brake pipes been greased up

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 231,159 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 231,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 219,190 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 204,522 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 190,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 178,255 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,338 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 146,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2008 129,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 129,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 113,944 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 113,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 93,140 miles

Offside Rear 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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X301 UOM is a 2001 Austin Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 129,616 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 X301 UOM, 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 25 years old, this Austin Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X301 UOM is a 2001 Austin Maestro, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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