MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise exhaust slight leak advise repairs ns outer sill corrosion os roof to door pillar advise nsr wheel bearing noise when rotated
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
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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