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C75 DHV

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,420 mi
Last recorded97,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City95,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC75 DHV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 31 May 2012 91,425 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,495 miles

front brake pipes covered in underseal unable to carry out full inspection

small amount of play in nsf rack arm

Fail 17 May 2011 89,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes covered in underseal unable to carry out full inspection

small amount of play in nsf rack arm

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,074 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,701 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,412 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 87,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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C75 DHV is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C75 DHV, 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 C75 DHV registered?

C75 DHV is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C75 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C75 DHV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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