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A188 LKV

1984 Austin Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,606 mi
Last recorded85,606 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1984 Austin Maestro64,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 LKV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,606 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,750 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 66,718 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,563 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 62,371 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 62,371 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,178 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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A188 LKV is a 1984 Austin Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,936 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 A188 LKV, 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 42 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A188 LKV?

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What year was A188 LKV registered?

A188 LKV is a 1984 Austin Maestro, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A188 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A188 LKV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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