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B442 HRD

1985 Austin Maestro 500 City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,635 mi
Last recorded133,635 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City77,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB442 HRD
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2005 133,635 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 133,635 miles

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

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

under side corroded, rear brake pipes rusted,slight play o/s rack

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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B442 HRD is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B442 HRD, 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.

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What year was B442 HRD registered?

B442 HRD is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B442 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B442 HRD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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