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A364 FRY

1983 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,933 mi
Last recorded55,933 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA364 FRY
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,315 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,308 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,517 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,765 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 45,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,699 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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A364 FRY is a 1983 Austin Maestro L 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 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 A364 FRY, 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 A364 FRY registered?

A364 FRY is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 8 November 1983.

Is A364 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A364 FRY 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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