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A118 OJN

1983 Austin Maestro L

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,724 mi
Last recorded109,724 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA118 OJN
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 109,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable becoming frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 109,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear on sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 108,510 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 108,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 106,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 106,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,470 miles

both rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Apr 2015 101,470 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,925 miles

both front wheel bearing starting to feel rough

front brake effort has a slight inbalance

handbrake effort

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,373 miles

exhaust leak

oil leak

osf bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,373 miles

exhaust leak

oil leak

osf bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 92,520 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,520 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 89,129 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 77,381 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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A118 OJN is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 55,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A118 OJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A118 OJN is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 15 November 1983.

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