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E327 KYK

1987 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,693 mi
Last recorded77,693 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City79,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE327 KYK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front seat removed

slight corrosion nearside front outer sill

Fail 1 Aug 2025 77,678 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel first pump (1.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind offside front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front seat removed

slight corrosion nearside front outer sill

Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 77,591 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under car (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

nearside seat and seat belt removed at time of test

oil leak

smell of fuel from engine

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,110 miles

both rear wheel bearing sligfht noise

Pass 19 May 2014 71,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 71,475 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,007 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 71,006 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 70,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre sidewall as slight cut

Fail 12 May 2011 70,677 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall as slight cut

Pass 12 May 2010 70,258 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 70,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 69,270 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 69,265 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 68,509 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 68,508 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 67,890 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 67,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 67,231 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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E327 KYK is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E327 KYK, 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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E327 KYK is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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