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C660 DBM

1985 Austin Maestro 500 City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,806 mi
Last recorded107,806 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City77,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC660 DBM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2006 107,806 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 107,778 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C660 DBM is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 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 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,516 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 C660 DBM, 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 41 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 C660 DBM registered?

C660 DBM is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C660 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C660 DBM 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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