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E676 MHX

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

190,882 mi
Last recorded190,882 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE676 MHX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 190,882 miles

both outer sills rusty and weak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 190,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both outer sills rusty and weak

exhaust middle too front pipe loose

Pass 29 Aug 2012 173,968 miles

both front tyres low on tread

freeplay in rear wheel bearings

oil leaks

sills and floor very weak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 173,968 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres low on tread

freeplay in rear wheel bearings

oil leaks

sills and floor very weak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 153,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering rack worn badly

Pass 1 Aug 2011 153,103 miles

steering rack worn badly

Pass 29 Jul 2010 134,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 113,885 miles

both rear tyres just legal

freeplay in steering rack

rear spring bushes worn badly

sills and floor in very poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2009 113,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres just legal

freeplay in steering rack

rear spring bushes worn badly

sills and floor in very poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,271 miles

all rear spring bushes worn badly

front brakes binding on

nearside front tyre low on tread

outer sills very weak

rear brake performance very low

Fail 8 Jul 2008 93,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all rear spring bushes worn badly

front brakes binding on

nearside front tyre low on tread

outer sills very weak

rear brake performance very low

Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,492 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 80,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust very rusty and weak

floor pans,sills and chassis all very rusty and weak

Fail 9 Jun 2006 73,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 73,971 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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E676 MHX is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E676 MHX, 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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E676 MHX is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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