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F221 GNB

1988 Austin Maestro City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,983 mi
Last recorded52,983 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 GNB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corossion both sills no holes time of test

advise wiper split at end still clear screen ok

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,757 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,719 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 47,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,124 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 41,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 41,925 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?

Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,389
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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F221 GNB is a 1988 Austin Maestro City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F221 GNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F221 GNB registered?

F221 GNB is a 1988 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F221 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F221 GNB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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