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C193 UAB

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,763 mi
Last recorded175,763 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City95,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC193 UAB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2016 175,763 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 175,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 174,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 174,719 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 174,416 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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C193 UAB is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C193 UAB, 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 C193 UAB registered?

C193 UAB is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C193 UAB safe to buy?

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