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F133 PYX

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,432 mi
Last recorded189,432 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 PYX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 189,432 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 188,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 188,765 miles

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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F133 PYX is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,839 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 F133 PYX, 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 37 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 F133 PYX registered?

F133 PYX is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 2 February 1989.

Is F133 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F133 PYX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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