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C484 BHU

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2005
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City95,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC484 BHU
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2005 85,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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C484 BHU is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 C484 BHU, 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 C484 BHU registered?

C484 BHU is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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