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D915 HUU

1987 Austin Maestro 500 City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,906 mi
Last recorded76,906 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City79,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD915 HUU
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,906 miles

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,906 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,464 miles

O/S rear tyre slight cracking on inside wall.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S rear tyre slight cracking on inside wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,966 miles

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

Slight damage to rear number plate.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,966 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Slight damage to rear number plate.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 72,043 miles

Corrosion in O/S outer sill at rear end.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight cracking in O/S rear tyre.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,043 miles

Corrosion in O/S outer sill at rear end.

Slight cracking in O/S rear tyre.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,666 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,903 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 66,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear inner side wall slight slit.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 64,377 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 64,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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D915 HUU is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D915 HUU, 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 D915 HUU registered?

D915 HUU is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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