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F211 OJF

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Diesel 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,790 mi
Last recorded58,790 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF211 OJF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 58,790 miles

sills corroded, slight play in rack, oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

under vehicle covered by substance

Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,012 miles

Central Front wiper motor slow in operation but still clearing screen

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,814 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 55,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear leaf springs slight corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2015 55,531 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear leaf springs slight corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots cracking

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,859 miles

Front tyres sidewall profile different to rears

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O.S.F. Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

WIndscreen slightly scored

Fail 13 Nov 2012 52,859 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front tyres sidewall profile different to rears

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O.S.F. Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

WIndscreen slightly scored

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,388 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 52,149 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on o/s & n/s rear valance

light corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

minor wear on brake pedal rubber

repairs to o/s & n/s outer sills

side wall of n/s rear tyre cracking

slight bind on o/s rear brake

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,149 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on o/s & n/s rear valance

light corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

minor wear on brake pedal rubber

repairs to o/s & n/s outer sills

side wall of n/s rear tyre cracking

slight bind on o/s rear brake

spare wheel carrier corroded

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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F211 OJF is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 F211 OJF, 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 F211 OJF registered?

F211 OJF is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 11 November 1988.

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