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C389 LHJ

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City95,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC389 LHJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 96,485 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 96,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2006 95,935 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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C389 LHJ is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C389 LHJ, 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 C389 LHJ registered?

C389 LHJ is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C389 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C389 LHJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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