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D214 NGS

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,160 mi
Last recorded87,160 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City95,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD214 NGS
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,160 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 80,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake flexi hose dust cover deteriorated

nearside front to rear rigid brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside rear rigid brake pipe from compensator to flexi hose has surface corrosion

offside front to rear rigid brake pipe has surface corrosion

offside rear rigid brake hose from compensator to flexi hose has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2005 80,045 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake flexi hose dust cover deteriorated

nearside front to rear rigid brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside rear rigid brake pipe from compensator valve to flexi hose surface corrosion

offside front to rear rigid brake pipe has surface corrosion

offside rear rigid brake pipe from compensator valve to flexi hose surface corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2005 80,009 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

cracks in fuel pipe between fuel pump and carburettor

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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D214 NGS is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D214 NGS, 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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D214 NGS is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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