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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MAESTROs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:55.02%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN MAESTRO year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:478 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|22
Registration plate lamp issues17
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Rear brake binding13
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Registration plate issues6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch,|end of sill| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Inner Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |3.3 |c||1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Obligatory mirror missing interior |8.1.1|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe/manifold joint |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end /inner arch holed |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.3|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|1
Centre Front Upper Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1

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