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D259 KCL

1987 Austin Maestro Hl

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,730 mi
Last recorded76,730 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro Hl59,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD259 KCL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Hl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,730 miles

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

both rear wheel arches weak and rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,278 miles

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

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 72,108 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,871 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 71,871 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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D259 KCL is a 1987 Austin Maestro Hl in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 59,834 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 D259 KCL, 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 39 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 D259 KCL registered?

D259 KCL is a 1987 Austin Maestro Hl, first registered on 26 February 1987.

Is D259 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D259 KCL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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