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B585 YYL

1985 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,498 mi
Last recorded100,498 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City77,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB585 YYL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 100,498 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 100,498 miles

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,893 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 93,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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B585 YYL is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B585 YYL, 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 B585 YYL registered?

B585 YYL is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 6 June 1985.

Is B585 YYL safe to buy?

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