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C589 JHB

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,549 mi
Last recorded103,549 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City95,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC589 JHB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 103,549 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 11 Nov 2006 103,086 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Fail 6 Nov 2006 103,082 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORODED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED & DAMAGED

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE BRAKE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

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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C589 JHB is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue 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 C589 JHB, 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 C589 JHB registered?

C589 JHB is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is C589 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C589 JHB 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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