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F671 PVW

1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,105 mi
Last recorded70,105 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto56,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF671 PVW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,105 miles

Mould grips on exhaust

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 70,091 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Mould grips on exhaust

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,042 miles

Mouldgrips on exhaust manifold

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 65,922 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Both wiper blades split

Mould grips on exhaust manifold !!!!!!

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2009 63,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust tail box has been sealed with paste

rear bumper damaged on offside

rust on both rear wheel arches

rust on nearside rear outer sill

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,726 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust front pipe has been sealed with exhaust paste

nearside side indicator bulb going white

rear bumper damaged and loose

rust on both rear wheel arches

slight play in offside steering rack arm joint

some imbalance on rear foot brake

Fail 8 Jan 2007 58,533 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside side indicator going white

rust on both rear wheel arches

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight play in offside steering rack arm joint

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre tread worn close to legal limit on inner edges

both wing repeaters discoloured

slight exhaust blow manifold area

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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F671 PVW is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F671 PVW, 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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F671 PVW is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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