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F329 PYP

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,008 mi
Last recorded71,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF329 PYP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 71,008 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Complete system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Around leaf spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Around Leaf spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 70,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Various parts of body and floor corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Various parts of body and floor corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,042 miles

blow from exhaust system.

corroded under-body(brake,steering & suspension) components.

deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.

perishing of offside rear & both front tyres.

weakness & extensive repairs to under-body.

Pass 28 May 2014 69,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

blow from exhaust system.

deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.

general under-body corrosion,repairs & weakness.

heavily corroded steering,suspension & brake components.

slight distortion of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 24 May 2013 69,320 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

blow from exhaust system.

deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.

general under-body corrosion,repairs & weakness.

heavily corroded steering,suspension & brake components.

slight distortion of nearside rear tyre.

spare wheel missing from carrier.

Pass 10 May 2012 68,858 miles

both front and off side rear tyres perished on side walls

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 May 2012 68,858 miles

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

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

both front and off side rear tyres perished on side walls

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2011 68,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 68,274 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 67,867 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 67,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 May 2009 67,304 miles

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 May 2008 66,700 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2008 66,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2007 65,927 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 65,908 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 64,968 miles

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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F329 PYP is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F329 PYP, 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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F329 PYP is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 12 December 1988.

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