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D249 CGV

1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,715 mi
Last recorded66,715 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto58,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 CGV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,898 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 65,898 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,266 miles

Front windscreen starting to delaminate,offside lower and nearside upper areas

Front windscreen washers need attention

Horn button sticking

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,266 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Front windscreen starting to delaminate,offside lower and nearside upper areas

Front windscreen washers need attention

Horn button sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,440 miles

Front windscreen [Offside front lower] starting to delaminate

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front wiper starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,586 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 63,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,793 miles

Front windscreen lower offside corner,Is starting to delaminate.

Nearside rear door not opening from the inside or outside.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,877 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside outer rear position light not working.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 61,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Offside outer rear position light not working.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,869 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 60,869 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front door at bottom starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,958 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 57,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 56,334 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,001 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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D249 CGV is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,690 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 D249 CGV, 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 39 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D249 CGV is a 1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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