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D945 MBA

1987 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,152 mi
Last recorded59,152 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City79,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD945 MBA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2012 59,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage in screen outside zone A and wiper sweep

drivers seatbelt slightly fryed

front number plate deteriorating

nearside corner of bumper missing

offside and nearside outer arch going rusty

offside outer sill going rusty

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

oil leaking from engine

rough sound from nearside upper suspention bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,076 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front corner of bumper missing (no sharp edges )

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

nearside mirror glass missing

offside and nearside lower corner of front screen damaged and deteriorating. (not effecting wiper sweep and drivers view)

offside and nearside rear outer arches going rusty

offside front inner door shut going rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2011 58,076 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front corner of bumper missing (no sharp edges )

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

nearside mirror glass missing

offside and nearside lower corner of front screen damaged and deteriorating. (not effecting wiper sweep and drivers view)

offside and nearside rear outer arches going rusty

offside front inner door shut going rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,781 miles

both lower corners of front screen damaged and deteriorating (outside wiper sweep)

offside and nearside rear outer arches going rusty

offside rear brake slightly dragging

Fail 30 Nov 2010 57,781 miles

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

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

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

both lower corners of front screen damaged and deteriorating (outside wiper sweep)

offside and nearside rear outer arches going rusty

offside rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside and nearside lower part of front screen is damaged (not in wiper sweep)

offside and nearside outer sills going rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2009 57,513 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside and nearside lower part of front screen is damaged (not in wiper sweep)

offside and nearside outer sills going rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2008 57,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside corners of front screen cracked and starting to delaminate (ok at time of test)

offside and nearside front brake ferrules going rusty

offside and nearside rear brake ferrules going rusty

rear number plate deteriorating

water pipe leaking at bottom of rad

Fail 5 Dec 2008 57,304 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside corners of front screen cracked and starting to delaminate (ok at time of test)

offside and nearside front brake ferrules going rusty

offside and nearside rear brake ferrules going rusty

rear number plate deteriorating

water pipe leaking at bottom of rad

Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,828 miles

front screen damaged outside wiper sweep

offside and nearside outer sills going rusty

oil leaking from engine

Fail 14 Dec 2007 56,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front screen damaged outside wiper sweep

offside and nearside outer sills going rusty

oil leaking from engine

Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear brake ferrules going rusty

offside outer wheel arch going rusty

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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D945 MBA is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D945 MBA, 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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D945 MBA is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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