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E514 EPA

1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,704 mi
Last recorded36,704 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel75,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE514 EPA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,614 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,301 miles

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,764 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2013 35,764 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,000 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 35,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s centre & rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s centre & rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,708 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,070 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,873 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,873 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,750 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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E514 EPA is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E514 EPA, 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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E514 EPA is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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