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F454 MPV

1988 Austin Maestro City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,675 mi
Last recorded47,675 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 MPV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2024 47,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive hydro carbons (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,693 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 46,687 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,075 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber lower bush worn

Rear exhaust leak at rear silencer joint

Fail 10 Dec 2020 44,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front oil leak

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber lower bush woern

Rear exhaust leak rear silencer joint

Pass 13 May 2019 40,580 miles

Nearside Rear floor coroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 40,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear floor coroded

Pass 12 May 2018 38,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 38,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,346 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 35,343 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,763 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 30,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,014 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,310 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 33,310 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,616 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 27,591 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?

Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,389
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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F454 MPV is a 1988 Austin Maestro City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F454 MPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F454 MPV registered?

F454 MPV is a 1988 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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