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EWS 6

1986 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,635 mi
Last recorded211,635 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWS 6
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2010 211,635 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 211,635 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 207,694 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 203,300 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 203,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 199,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 194,815 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 194,815 miles

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

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

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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EWS 6 is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EWS 6, 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 40 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 EWS 6 registered?

EWS 6 is a 1986 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 4 December 1986.

Is EWS 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWS 6 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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