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B609 XFC

1985 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

106,680 mi
Last recorded106,680 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City77,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB609 XFC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2007 106,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 102,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion on both inner and outer sills

exhaust rubber mountings split

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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B609 XFC is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B609 XFC, 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 B609 XFC registered?

B609 XFC is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 5 March 1985.

Is B609 XFC safe to buy?

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