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F876 OYL

1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,450 mi
Last recorded35,450 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto56,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF876 OYL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 35,450 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 34,924 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 34,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 34,653 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 34,653 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 34,362 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 33,908 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 33,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 33,404 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 33,404 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 18 May 2011 32,777 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,361 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 30,361 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 29,599 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,003 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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F876 OYL is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F876 OYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F876 OYL registered?

F876 OYL is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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