MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,842 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?
Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.
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E405 FVW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 E405 FVW, 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 E405 FVW registered?
E405 FVW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 15 March 1988.
Is E405 FVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E405 FVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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