MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?
Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D198 WBV is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 79,825 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Maestro 500 City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 418 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D198 WBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Maestro 500 City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D198 WBV registered?
D198 WBV is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 February 1987.
Is D198 WBV safe to buy?
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