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E529 NJD

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE529 NJD
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2005 121,792 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 121,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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E529 NJD is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E529 NJD, 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 E529 NJD registered?

E529 NJD is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E529 NJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E529 NJD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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