MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,012 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre slightly worn
offside front tyre slightly worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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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F396 MTW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests 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 F396 MTW, 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 F396 MTW registered?
F396 MTW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 September 1988.
Is F396 MTW safe to buy?
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