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C670 RCU

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,791 mi
Last recorded194,791 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City95,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC670 RCU
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2006 194,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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C670 RCU is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C670 RCU, 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 C670 RCU registered?

C670 RCU is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 11 July 1986.

Is C670 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C670 RCU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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