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C282 OUF

1985 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,375 mi
Last recorded70,375 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2005
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City77,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC282 OUF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2005 70,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside pannel

rear registration plate fading

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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C282 OUF is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C282 OUF, 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 C282 OUF registered?

C282 OUF is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C282 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C282 OUF shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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