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A696 FDF

1983 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,183 mi
Last recorded74,183 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA696 FDF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 74,183 miles

bodywork,sills,floors and chassis all surface corroded throughout

near side and off side rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,435 miles

bodywork and floors all surface corroded throughout

Fail 11 Jul 2006 73,435 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

bodywork and floors all surface corroded throughout

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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A696 FDF is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A696 FDF, 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 A696 FDF registered?

A696 FDF is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A696 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A696 FDF shows 3 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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