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Austin Maestro (1985)

6,305 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.1% first-time pass rate

1985 Austin Maestro

CarHunch analysed 6,305 real MOT records for the 1985 Austin Maestro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.9% below UK average
0.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
50,783
typical mileage
42,568–77,675 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1985 Austin Maestro

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 6,304 0.1% 0
Diesel (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1985 Austin Maestro vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

42,568
low mileage
50,783
typical
77,675
high mileage

Half of all 1985 Austin Maestro vehicles fall between 42,568 and 77,675 miles.

MOT History Averages

1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1985 Austin Maestro

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 27.2%
    Oil leak
  • 22.3%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
  • 16.7%
    Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 13.2%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.2%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 12.6%
    Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 11.1%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 9.9%
    Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1985. Counts include advisories and failures.

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1983 1984 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990