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C102 VPV

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,095 mi
Last recorded123,095 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City95,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC102 VPV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 123,095 miles

n/s door mirror slightly loose.

n/s/f tyre traed beginning to perish/crack.

n/s/r metal brake pipe from load valve slightly corroded.

o/s/f tyre tread beginning to perish/crack.

o/s/r light cluster cracked.

slight play n/s/f track rod end.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

water in n/s/f headlamp..

Fail 22 Dec 2010 123,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s door mirror slightly loose.

n/s/f tyre traed beginning to perish/crack.

n/s/r metal brake pipe from load valve slightly corroded.

o/s/f tyre tread beginning to perish/crack.

o/s/r light cluster cracked.

slight play n/s/f track rod end.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

water in n/s/f headlamp..

Fail 7 Jan 2010 122,443 miles

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

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight play at n/s/f suspension top mount.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 122,443 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight play at n/s/f suspension top mount.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 121,957 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 121,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 121,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2007 121,007 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 121,007 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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C102 VPV is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 95,753 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 C102 VPV, 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 40 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C102 VPV is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 6 March 1986.

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