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F303 XTH

1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,357 mi
Last recorded21,357 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto55,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 XTH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,720 miles

rear tyres cracking on outter side walls

Fail 28 Sep 2007 15,689 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 19 May 2006 14,742 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 14,736 miles

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

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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F303 XTH is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F303 XTH, 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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What year was F303 XTH registered?

F303 XTH is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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