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F396 MTW

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,012 mi
Last recorded91,012 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 MTW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,012 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,851 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2009 90,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 90,685 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 90,369 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 90,106 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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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.

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