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A919 RGJ

1983 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,550 mi
Last recorded129,550 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA919 RGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 129,550 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on underbody and rear axle beam

windscreen damaged( lower)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 129,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding hand brake (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on underbody and rear axle beam

windscreen damaged( lower)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

corrosion on underbody

Fail 26 Mar 2015 127,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

corrosion on underbody

right hand front step holed

Pass 1 Apr 2014 125,740 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on underbody / front suspension members

damage to right hand lower windscreen

poor right hand dip pattern

Fail 31 Mar 2014 125,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on underbody / front suspension members

damage to right hand lower windscreen

poor right hand dip pattern

Pass 28 Mar 2013 123,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on underbody and front suspension members

left hand mirror glass damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2013 123,059 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on underbody and front suspension members

left hand mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2012 120,372 miles

1. poor dip light patern on both lamps.2. corrosion on front wishbones and rear axle.3. l/h mirror glass damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 120,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

1. poor dip light patern on both lamps.2. corrosion on front wishbones and rear axle.3. l/h mirror glass damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 117,402 miles

1. l/h rear arch corroded 2.poor r/h dip light patern.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 117,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1. l/h rear arch corroded 2.poor r/h dip light patern.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 113,930 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 113,930 miles

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

1. corrosion on suspension members 2.rear number plate faded

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 110,561 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

corrosion on underbody / both front wishbones

rear number plate discolourd

Fail 3 Feb 2009 110,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

corrosion on underbody / both front wishbones

rear number plate discolourd

Pass 31 Jan 2008 106,809 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 106,783 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 103,533 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 103,533 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

1corrosion on front suspension members 2 l/h front brake hose soft at end

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 100,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 100,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A919 RGJ is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 A919 RGJ, 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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A919 RGJ is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 18 November 1983.

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