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C398 LAM

1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,013 mi
Last recorded41,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC398 LAM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,013 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,798 miles

slight cracking of both rear tyre side walls

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Feb 2006 40,484 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 40,484 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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C398 LAM is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,790 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 C398 LAM, 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 40 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 C398 LAM registered?

C398 LAM is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 19 February 1986.

Is C398 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C398 LAM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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