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C587 REY

1985 Austin Maestro Hl

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,580 mi
Last recorded10,580 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro Hl53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC587 REY
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 10,580 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,500 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 10,500 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,719 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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C587 REY is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C587 REY, 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 C587 REY registered?

C587 REY is a 1985 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 28 October 1985.

Is C587 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C587 REY shows 8 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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