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DLD 975Y

1983 Austin Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,508 mi
Last recorded43,508 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro52,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLD 975Y
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 43,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,188 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,718 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,233 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,033 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,735 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 38,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,169 miles

advise modify steering cowling

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 3 Feb 2007 31,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,664 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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DLD 975Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Austin Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 52,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLD 975Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DLD 975Y registered?

DLD 975Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro, first registered on 14 April 1983.

Is DLD 975Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLD 975Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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