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C717 VPD

1986 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,716 mi
Last recorded107,716 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro L58,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC717 VPD
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 107,716 miles

front no plate showing signs of contamination

front wheel arch area showing signs of jagged edges

near side front wheel arch showing signs of jagged edges

near side rear wheel arch area showing signs ofjagged edges

off side rear wheel arch showing signs of jagged edges

rear no plate showing signs of contamination

Fail 3 Mar 2012 107,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front no plate showing signs of contamination

front wheel arch area showing signs of jagged edges

near side front wheel arch showing signs of jagged edges

near side rear wheel arch area showing signs ofjagged edges

off side rear wheel arch showing signs of jagged edges

rear no plate showing signs of contamination

Pass 5 Mar 2011 97,929 miles

front no plate showing signs of contamination

front wheelarch showing signs of jagged edges

near side front wheel arch showing signs of jagged edges

near side rear wheel arch showing signs of jagged edge

rear no plate showing signs of contamination

Pass 13 Mar 2010 93,608 miles

n/s/front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion starting

o/s/front wheel arch showing signs of corriosion starting

Pass 28 Mar 2009 89,176 miles

both n/side w/arches starting to show signs of corrsion

front and rear no plate showingsigns of wear starting

Pass 22 Mar 2008 83,411 miles

front and rear no plate showing signs of contamination starting

Fail 22 Mar 2008 83,411 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front and rear no plate showing signs of contamination starting

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,957 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 76,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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C717 VPD is a 1986 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 58,620 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C717 VPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C717 VPD registered?

C717 VPD is a 1986 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C717 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C717 VPD shows 9 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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