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E141 FFW

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,233 mi
Last recorded214,233 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel123,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 FFW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 214,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some play in suspension bushes

underside and brake pipes covered in thick grease

wipers could be better

Pass 7 Aug 2012 214,233 miles

some play in suspension bushes

underside and brake pipes covered in thick grease

wipers could be better

Fail 22 Aug 2011 210,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs and pads worn

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 210,142 miles

front discs and pads worn

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2010 200,284 miles

n/s inner wing getting thin

underside and brakepipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Aug 2009 189,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 183,706 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 177,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 177,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 169,936 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 160,566 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?

Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,775
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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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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What year was E141 FFW registered?

E141 FFW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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