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C597 TAB

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,060 mi
Last recorded67,060 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City95,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC597 TAB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2005 67,060 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 67,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os front valance corroded

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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C597 TAB is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C597 TAB, 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 C597 TAB registered?

C597 TAB is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C597 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C597 TAB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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