1988 Austin Maestro L 1.3L Petrol · E418 RWD
1988 Austin Maestro L (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20/02/1988. Recorded mileage 28,493 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MAESTRO L
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1275cc
E418 RWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 28,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E418 RWD Mileage History
- 31/07/202427,277 mi
- 12/09/202427,287 mi+10 mi
- 15/09/202527,911 mi+624 mi
- 02/09/202628,493 mi+582 mi
- 02/09/202628,493 mi
Average of roughly 582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E418 RWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Maestro L (E418 RWD) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
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