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B176 NUT

1985 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,430 mi
Last recorded105,430 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City77,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB176 NUT
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 105,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 105,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 105,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,876 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 103,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,988 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,713 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,396 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 102,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 102,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 102,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 102,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 102,060 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 102,030 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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B176 NUT is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,516 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 B176 NUT, 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 41 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B176 NUT registered?

B176 NUT is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B176 NUT shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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