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G195 UBC

1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,313 mi
Last recorded84,313 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto56,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 UBC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 1.6 Auto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

underside undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,803 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded NSF - OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some light corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 4 May 2019 77,154 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,273 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 74,825 miles

ALL PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS, HEAVILY UNDER SEALED, VISUAL INSPECTION IMPAIRED

Fail 8 Apr 2017 74,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 745,239 miles

o/s front sill rusty

Fail 9 May 2016 745,239 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 74,515 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 74,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 74,320 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 May 2014 74,320 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,689 miles

slight bleb on offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,609 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,605 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,665 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 69,664 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,743 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 68,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,699 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,554 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 66,521 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 64,362 miles

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

nsf shock absorber spring seat corroded. ft shock absorbers going soft

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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G195 UBC is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G195 UBC, 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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G195 UBC is a 1989 Austin Maestro 1.6 Auto, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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