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KVX 824Y

1983 Austin Maestro L

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,528 mi
Last recorded76,528 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVX 824Y
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 76,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake disc back plates loose

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,283 miles

Coolant leak

Front of offside front sill corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 65,283 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Coolant leak

Front of offside front sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,247 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 57,200 miles

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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KVX 824Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVX 824Y, 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 KVX 824Y registered?

KVX 824Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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