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F814 EFC

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,410 mi
Last recorded50,410 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel123,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF814 EFC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,410 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 50,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear bumper end caps started to rust

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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F814 EFC is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F814 EFC, 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.

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What year was F814 EFC registered?

F814 EFC is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F814 EFC safe to buy?

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