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B525 UNC

1985 Austin Maestro 500 City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,481 mi
Last recorded84,481 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City77,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB525 UNC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 84,481 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 84,476 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 82,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 82,711 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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B525 UNC is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B525 UNC, 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 B525 UNC registered?

B525 UNC is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B525 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B525 UNC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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