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E612 OLJ

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,796 mi
Last recorded72,796 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE612 OLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,796 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,632 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 68,068 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,855 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 63,908 miles

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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E612 OLJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E612 OLJ, 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 E612 OLJ registered?

E612 OLJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 25 February 1988.

Is E612 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E612 OLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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