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B799 SVR

1984 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,322 mi
Last recorded34,322 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto49,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB799 SVR
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 34,322 miles

indicater housing loose

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2014 33,185 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,004 miles

boot struts very weak,nsf wing holed.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 33,004 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

boot struts very weak,nsf wing holed.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,366 miles

drivers side rear tyre starting to perish

drivers sides rear outer sill slight corrosion

passengers side outer rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,539 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 31,539 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 29,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,948 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,539 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 28,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,213 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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B799 SVR is a 1984 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B799 SVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B799 SVR registered?

B799 SVR is a 1984 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 6 November 1984.

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The MOT history for B799 SVR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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