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C973 RJK

1985 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,749 mi
Last recorded108,749 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City77,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC973 RJK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2006 108,749 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES POOR

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

PETROL CAP POOR

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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C973 RJK is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C973 RJK, 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 C973 RJK registered?

C973 RJK is a 1985 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is C973 RJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C973 RJK 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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