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E962 NDF

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,515 mi
Last recorded154,515 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel123,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE962 NDF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2006 154,515 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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E962 NDF is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 123,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E962 NDF, 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 38 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E962 NDF registered?

E962 NDF is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E962 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E962 NDF shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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