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B786 BYB

1985 Austin Maestro

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,836 mi
Last recorded79,836 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro42,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB786 BYB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 79,836 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 79,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 79,662 miles

nail in tyre

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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B786 BYB is a 1985 Austin Maestro in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 42,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B786 BYB, 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 41 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B786 BYB registered?

B786 BYB is a 1985 Austin Maestro, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is B786 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B786 BYB 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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