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JYB 274Y

1983 Austin Maestro L

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,027 mi
Last recorded31,027 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYB 274Y
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,027 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 31,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,969 miles

OSR outer door handle missing

Fail 10 Mar 2008 30,969 miles

OSR outer door handle missing

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,871 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 30,871 miles

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,723 miles

engine oil leak(s)

general corrosion running gear

heavy corrosion both front doorsteps

rear wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro L?

Based on 4,020 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,071
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 487
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 280
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
constant velocity joint gaiter split 155
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JYB 274Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Austin Maestro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 55,725 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 L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JYB 274Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro L typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Maestro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYB 274Y registered?

JYB 274Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 15 March 1983.

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The MOT history for JYB 274Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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