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E832 MSG

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,014 mi
Last recorded132,014 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE832 MSG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2005 132,014 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?

Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,368
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 355
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Brake pipe excessively corroded 176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
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E832 MSG is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 84,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E832 MSG, 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 38 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 E832 MSG registered?

E832 MSG is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E832 MSG safe to buy?

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