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D547 YDL

1987 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City79,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD547 YDL
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf ind lense broken but orange bulb fitted

os and nsr wheel arch corroded outside pres area

wiper switch broken but still operational

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,298 miles

nsf indicator lense broken but orange bulb fitted

rear wheel arch corroded and taped up out of prescribed area

wiper switsh broken but can still operate wipers

Fail 21 Aug 2012 91,245 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf indicator lense broken but orange bulb fitted

rear wheel arch corroded and taped up out of prescribed area

wiper switsh broken but can still operate wipers

Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,232 miles

osf headlamp dull but pattern ok

Fail 19 Aug 2011 82,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

osf headlamp dull but pattern ok

Fail 17 Jun 2011 82,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,016 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perrished

Fail 15 Jul 2010 80,012 miles

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perrished

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,969 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,335 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 69,222 miles

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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D547 YDL is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D547 YDL, 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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D547 YDL is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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