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F526 OOW

1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,317 mi
Last recorded70,317 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto55,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF526 OOW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2006 70,317 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 70,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear inner sills rusty

C.O level high at 3.4%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight increase decrease rear brakes

Slight play o/s end of steering rack

interior mirror missing

o/s door mirror cracked

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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F526 OOW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F526 OOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F526 OOW?

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What year was F526 OOW registered?

F526 OOW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is F526 OOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F526 OOW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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