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C334 DMU

1985 Austin Maestro Hl

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,943 mi
Last recorded77,943 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro Hl53,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC334 DMU
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2007 77,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,943 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 72,263 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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C334 DMU is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,192 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 C334 DMU, 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 41 years old, this Austin Maestro Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C334 DMU registered?

C334 DMU is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 17 September 1985.

Is C334 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C334 DMU 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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