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F312 OHY

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,631 mi
Last recorded157,631 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF312 OHY
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 157,631 miles

advise exhaust slight leak advise repairs ns outer sill corrosion os roof to door pillar advise nsr wheel bearing noise when rotated

Fail 2 Dec 2014 157,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise exhaust slight leak advise repairs ns outer sill corrosion os roof to door pillar advise nsr wheel bearing noise when rotated

Pass 2 Dec 2013 154,140 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 154,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 154,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 143,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corried panel o/s/f out side perscibed area

front lower panel badly corried

Pass 1 Oct 2005 136,818 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 136,818 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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F312 OHY is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F312 OHY, 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 F312 OHY registered?

F312 OHY is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F312 OHY safe to buy?

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