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C476 HFC

1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,123 mi
Last recorded26,123 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC476 HFC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,123 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside mirror insecure

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside mirror insecure

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Radiator deteriorating and leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,791 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 25,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,587 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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C476 HFC is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C476 HFC, 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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C476 HFC is a 1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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