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G896 SFF

1990 Austin Maestro Special

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

42,881 mi
Last recorded42,881 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Austin Maestro Special69,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 SFF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro Special
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,881 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front sills in poor condition

general condition of vehicle very poor

n/s/r outer door handle missing

slight mark in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,341 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 40,341 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,986 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 37,986 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,467 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 35,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G896 SFF is a 1990 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 42.9%.

Across all 1990 Austin Maestro Special models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 69,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G896 SFF, 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 36 years old, this Austin Maestro Special is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G896 SFF is a 1990 Austin Maestro Special, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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