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F103 FFJ

1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,879 mi
Last recorded28,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto56,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 FFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,879 miles

front of offside front doorstep corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting points

unable to open nearside rear door from inside or outside of car

Fail 16 Jun 2009 28,879 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front of offside front doorstep corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting points

unable to open nearside rear door from inside or outside of car

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,851 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,765 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 27,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F103 FFJ is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 56,120 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 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 F103 FFJ, 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 37 years old, this Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F103 FFJ registered?

F103 FFJ is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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