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1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel
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ExpiredMileage
130,287 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front cross member corroded
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front cross member corroded
rear bearings unable to be checked
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front bumper missing (no sharp edges present)
oil leak from sump plug
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?
Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F170 YVP is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 128,012 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 Diesel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F170 YVP, 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 37 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F170 YVP is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 31 January 1989.
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