MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,902 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
center mirror not fitted
varioius brake pipes getting rusty
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?
Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A53 VRL is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A53 VRL, 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 A53 VRL registered?
A53 VRL is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 16 September 1983.
Is A53 VRL safe to buy?
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