MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both outer sills rusty and weak
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
both front tyres low on tread
freeplay in rear wheel bearings
oil leaks
sills and floor very weak
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
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
steering rack worn badly
both rear tyres just legal
freeplay in steering rack
rear spring bushes worn badly
sills and floor in very poor condition
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?
Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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