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APH 765Y

1983 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,479 mi
Last recorded36,479 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2005
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPH 765Y
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2005 36,479 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 36,479 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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APH 765Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Blue 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 APH 765Y, 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 APH 765Y registered?

APH 765Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is APH 765Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APH 765Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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