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A16 MEE

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,351 mi
Last recorded115,351 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City95,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MEE
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 115,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 112,050 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,849 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,196 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 102,838 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 102,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,375 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,753 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 95,753 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,009 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,350 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 88,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,609 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,563 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,761 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 72,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,534 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,660 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 134,762 miles

some corrosion to rear doors> some lite cracking to o/s front tyre side wall.

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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A16 MEE is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 95,753 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 A16 MEE, 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 40 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A16 MEE?

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What year was A16 MEE registered?

A16 MEE is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is A16 MEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 MEE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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