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D918 GAC

1987 Austin Maestro L

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,833 mi
Last recorded57,833 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro L58,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD918 GAC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,833 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,365 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,593 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 56,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,061 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 56,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 55,390 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 55,344 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 51,143 miles

rear tyre treads getting low

slight play in steering wheel

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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D918 GAC is a 1987 Austin Maestro L in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 58,605 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 D918 GAC, 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 39 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 D918 GAC registered?

D918 GAC is a 1987 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is D918 GAC safe to buy?

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