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E697 JPO

1987 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,497 mi
Last recorded129,497 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City79,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 JPO
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2006 129,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E697 JPO is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 79,825 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 E697 JPO, 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 39 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 E697 JPO registered?

E697 JPO is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is E697 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E697 JPO shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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