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A292 FLP

1983 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,261 mi
Last recorded59,261 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA292 FLP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,261 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

heater hose bulged in engine bay

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,169 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

heater hose bulged in engine bay

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,032 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2010 57,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low and damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 53,490 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 53,490 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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A292 FLP is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A292 FLP, 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 A292 FLP registered?

A292 FLP is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A292 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A292 FLP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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