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F327 PPC

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

57,140 mi
Last recorded57,140 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF327 PPC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2008 57,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 55,869 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 55,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,164 miles

rear door handle missing but was able to open doors

Fail 2 Aug 2006 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

due to corrosion rest of van iam unable to check load carring floor area of van coverd in wood panneling which may also have corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2005 50,229 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 50,228 miles

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

oil leak

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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F327 PPC is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,839 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 F327 PPC, 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 37 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 F327 PPC registered?

F327 PPC is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F327 PPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F327 PPC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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