MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus heavy age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus heavy age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus heavy age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus heavy age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto?
Based on 844 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F955 JGW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 F955 JGW, 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.
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What year was F955 JGW registered?
F955 JGW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 15 October 1988.
Is F955 JGW safe to buy?
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