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D395 HMG

1987 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,560 mi
Last recorded12,560 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City79,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD395 HMG
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,560 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 12,560 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to floor pan and sills //front n/plate cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2009 12,560 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,560 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 12,560 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,560 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,560 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 12,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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D395 HMG is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D395 HMG, 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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What year was D395 HMG registered?

D395 HMG is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D395 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D395 HMG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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