MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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..
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..
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.
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
slight play at n/s/f suspension top mount.
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?
Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was C102 VPV registered?
C102 VPV is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 6 March 1986.
Is C102 VPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C102 VPV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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