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E816 FNH

1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,225 mi
Last recorded147,225 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel75,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE816 FNH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2005 147,225 miles

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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E816 FNH is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 75,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E816 FNH, 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 39 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E816 FNH registered?

E816 FNH is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E816 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E816 FNH 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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