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X422 AVJ

2001 Austin Maestro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,117 mi
Last recorded118,117 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Austin Maestro129,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX422 AVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 118,117 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 118,113 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cutting out \missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2012 114,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 105,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 97,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 89,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 800,123 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 68,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 68,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 55,646 miles

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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X422 AVJ is a 2001 Austin Maestro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X422 AVJ, 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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What year was X422 AVJ registered?

X422 AVJ is a 2001 Austin Maestro, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is X422 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X422 AVJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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