MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
rear number starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?
Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C478 RMV is a 1985 Austin Maestro City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 46,215 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 City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C478 RMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C478 RMV registered?
C478 RMV is a 1985 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 8 October 1985.
Is C478 RMV safe to buy?
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