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E565 KPB

1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,195 mi
Last recorded48,195 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto55,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE565 KPB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 48,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 7 Nov 2024 48,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 42,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 29 Nov 2022 40,579 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 40,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 37,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping out of inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 37,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping out of inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 34,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2019 34,088 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 34,045 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,783 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres in poor condition

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,766 miles

Advanced movement in offside inner steering rack joint

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 33,734 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,662 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,568 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 33,568 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2012 33,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 33,086 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 32,983 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 32,983 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2009 32,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,637 miles

NSF shock absorber weak

OSR wheel arch rusty, near lower seat belt mount

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2007 32,637 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSF shock absorber weak

OSR wheel arch rusty, near lower seat belt mount

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres look soft/flat

both front tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 32,552 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres showing age, sidewalls perished.

OSR Brake binding slightly.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E565 KPB is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 55,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E565 KPB, 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 38 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E565 KPB is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 23 June 1988.

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