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E315 LYF

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,803 mi
Last recorded74,803 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE315 LYF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,803 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 74,803 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 74,400 miles

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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E315 LYF is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 84,639 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 E315 LYF, 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 38 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 E315 LYF registered?

E315 LYF is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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