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E539 XRJ

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,878 mi
Last recorded127,878 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel123,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 XRJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 127,878 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 127,878 miles

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.

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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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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What year was E539 XRJ registered?

E539 XRJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 23 January 1988.

Is E539 XRJ safe to buy?

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