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1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
some play in suspension bushes
underside and brake pipes covered in thick grease
wipers could be better
some play in suspension bushes
underside and brake pipes covered in thick grease
wipers could be better
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front discs and pads worn
n/s rear tyre perished
front discs and pads worn
n/s rear tyre perished
n/s inner wing getting thin
underside and brakepipes covered in grease
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside covered in thick grease
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?
Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E141 FFW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 123,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E141 FFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E141 FFW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 18 March 1988.
Is E141 FFW safe to buy?
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