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PGK 345Y

1983 Austin Maestro L

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Austin Maestro L55,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 345Y
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro L
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 45,991 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 45,991 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,918 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,332 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 44,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,498 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,322 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 41,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,700 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,062 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 39,080 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,299 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,656 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 30,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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PGK 345Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGK 345Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGK 345Y registered?

PGK 345Y is a 1983 Austin Maestro L, first registered on 17 June 1983.

Is PGK 345Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGK 345Y shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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