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G401 EON

1989 Austin Maestro Special

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,162 mi
Last recorded58,162 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro Special61,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 EON
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,196 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear spring rubbing fuel filler pipe

tick over poor engine runs on

Fail 17 Jul 2006 54,570 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear spring rubbing fuel filler pipe

tick over poor --engine runs on

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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G401 EON is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G401 EON, 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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What year was G401 EON registered?

G401 EON is a 1989 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G401 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for G401 EON shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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