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A217 FBY

1983 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,466 mi
Last recorded72,466 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA217 FBY
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 72,466 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 72,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 72,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 72,405 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 72,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,367 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 72,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 72,292 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,244 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 71,571 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,495 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 70,495 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,358 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 67,674 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,990 miles

both sides rear wheel arches rusty and corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2010 65,990 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both sides rear wheel arches rusty and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,526 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 64,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel arches generaly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 63,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 61,676 miles

both rear wheel area rusted

Fail 4 Oct 2007 61,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheel area rusted

Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,038 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded slightly

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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A217 FBY is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A217 FBY, 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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What year was A217 FBY registered?

A217 FBY is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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