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F655 PPL

1988 Austin Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,564 mi
Last recorded84,564 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF655 PPL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,564 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear passenger door outer handle broken

Fail 7 Sep 2009 84,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear passenger door outer handle broken

Pass 26 Aug 2008 83,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 82,183 miles

corrosion n/s step

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2006 80,943 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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F655 PPL is a 1988 Austin Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F655 PPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F655 PPL registered?

F655 PPL is a 1988 Austin Maestro, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F655 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F655 PPL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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