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1986 Austin Maestro Hl

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,474 mi
Last recorded66,474 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro Hl58,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 BTC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,474 miles

ADVISE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise both sills corroded no holes time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,077 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 65,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step at B-pillar seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated tailgate wiring (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo unit corroding

surface corrosion on outer sills

Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated tailgate wiring (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo unit corroding

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,892 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 61,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 54,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,368 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 48,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,991 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 43,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,968 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Hl?

Based on 496 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,155
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 19
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
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C24 BTC is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 58,309 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 Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C24 BTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C24 BTC is a 1986 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 14 January 1986.

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