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F164 NMJ

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,701 mi
Last recorded155,701 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 NMJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 155,701 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 154,918 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 153,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 151,742 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 150,001 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage to lower screen outside swept area.

front doors corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2009 150,001 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front doors corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 149,026 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 145,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 142,770 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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F164 NMJ is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F164 NMJ, 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 F164 NMJ registered?

F164 NMJ is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F164 NMJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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