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G109 UNM

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,456 mi
Last recorded64,456 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG109 UNM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 64,456 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2022 64,456 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2020 64,083 miles

rear seat lose

Fail 7 Apr 2020 64,082 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

rear seat lose

Fail 16 May 2019 64,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting yellow marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,797 miles

rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,279 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to perish (2.5.C.1a)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2015 60,279 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to perish (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,198 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 54,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,880 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,628 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 52,966 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro Special?

Based on 710 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
1,168
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
constant velocity joint gaiter split 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 34
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G109 UNM is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 61,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro Special fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G109 UNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro Special typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G109 UNM is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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