MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MAESTROs year 1987

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Pass percent:57.62%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN MAESTRO year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:1,555 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	93
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	76
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	62
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	59
Rear brake binding	45
Brake pipe excessively corroded	42
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	32
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	27
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Registration plate issues	22
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	18
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|1.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MAESTROs year 1987

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