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D293 XRG

1987 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,029 mi
Last recorded65,029 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City79,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 XRG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,029 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 65,029 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength lower panel both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,027 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,738 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 60,736 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front exhaust manifold blowing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,257 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 60,257 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure aim too high (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,540 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rengine overheating

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,498 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 58,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 54,171 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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D293 XRG is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 79,825 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 D293 XRG, 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 39 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D293 XRG is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 14 April 1987.

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