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D691 ADL

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,145 mi
Last recorded90,145 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD691 ADL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2010 90,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear crossmaember corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 85,900 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rear mounting of a non standard type

Fail 22 Apr 2009 85,062 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,446 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 80,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion offside sill panel

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2007 72,984 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 72,981 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 66,355 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 44,121 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?

Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,775
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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D691 ADL is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D691 ADL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D691 ADL is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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