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F553 YBD

1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,468 mi
Last recorded47,468 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto56,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 YBD
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2010 47,468 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,203 miles

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 37,183 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,086 miles

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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F553 YBD 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 F553 YBD, 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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F553 YBD is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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