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DFH 865Y

1983 Austin Maestro L

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,651 mi
Last recorded43,651 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 865Y
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 43,651 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 43,649 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,881 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 42,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,538 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,184 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,748 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,286 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 41,286 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,172 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 40,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DFH 865Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 55,725 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 DFH 865Y, 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 43 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFH 865Y registered?

DFH 865Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is DFH 865Y safe to buy?

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