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C343 BBA

1985 Austin Maestro 500 City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,160 mi
Last recorded73,160 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City77,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC343 BBA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,160 miles

Brake performance not tested Started Brake Test, Had To Abandon Brake Test, No Rear Brakes At All (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repair Inadequate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,125 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil below min. topped up prior to test

previous welding repairs covered with excessive underseal. preventing full inspection

rear doors secured closed with pad lock

steering lock does not function

Fail 8 Oct 2020 73,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,647 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 71,629 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded at spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded at spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded at spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded at spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete C&4 characters incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,769 miles

general rust & light corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,664 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,327 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,122 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 65,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Main beam warning lamp inop

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,087 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated,though still legible.

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2011 64,086 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated,though still legible.

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,635 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 61,635 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,345 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 60,345 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,558 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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C343 BBA is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C343 BBA, 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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C343 BBA is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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