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F141 OBK

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,521 mi
Last recorded109,521 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 OBK
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2012 109,521 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

crack in windscreen outside sweep area on offside.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 109,521 miles

crack in windscreen outside sweep area on offside.

Fail 28 Dec 2011 109,295 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

crac k in offside windscreen,out of sweep of wiper.

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 109,295 miles

crac k in offside windscreen,out of sweep of wiper.

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 107,521 miles

crack in offside windscreen outside sweep of wiper

Fail 15 Jul 2010 107,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

crack in offside windscreen outside sweep of wiper

Fail 22 Apr 2009 106,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 103,244 miles

slight play in steering wheel top bush

Pass 31 Mar 2007 100,700 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 100,700 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F141 OBK is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 84,639 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 F141 OBK, 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 38 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 F141 OBK registered?

F141 OBK is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F141 OBK safe to buy?

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