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1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel
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ExpiredMileage
81,660 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?
Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
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E280 GDL is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 75,830 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 E280 GDL, 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 39 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 E280 GDL registered?
E280 GDL is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 7 October 1987.
Is E280 GDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E280 GDL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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