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E956 HFH

1987 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,263 mi
Last recorded120,263 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City79,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE956 HFH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 120,263 miles

Play in N/S steering rack end.

Sharp edges on body repaired with gaffa tape.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 120,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in N/S steering rack end.

Sharp edges on body repaired with gaffa tape.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 119,362 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 119,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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E956 HFH is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E956 HFH, 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 E956 HFH registered?

E956 HFH is a 1987 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E956 HFH safe to buy?

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