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B408 AOC

1984 Austin Maestro

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,285 mi
Last recorded40,285 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1984 Austin Maestro64,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB408 AOC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 40,285 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 40,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,535 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 37,535 miles

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

Front 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?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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B408 AOC is a 1984 Austin Maestro in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,936 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B408 AOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B408 AOC registered?

B408 AOC is a 1984 Austin Maestro, first registered on 6 August 1984.

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