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1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel
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ExpiredMileage
127,878 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?
Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
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E539 XRJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 123,645 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 Diesel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E539 XRJ, 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 38 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E539 XRJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 23 January 1988.
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