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D502 TPN

1986 Austin Maestro City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,383 mi
Last recorded26,383 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Maestro City61,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD502 TPN
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,383 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 26,372 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 25,322 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 25,322 miles

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

minor exhaust blows from joints on exhaust system

Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,273 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 24,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 23,131 miles

both front top suspension mounts noisey when turned lock to lock

engine HC very high when vehicle is idling

nearside front tyre on 2mm

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?

Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,389
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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D502 TPN is a 1986 Austin Maestro City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 61,206 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 City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D502 TPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D502 TPN registered?

D502 TPN is a 1986 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D502 TPN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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