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F335 PYP

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,906 mi
Last recorded81,906 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF335 PYP
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 81,906 miles

nearside outer door sill starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisy

rear door handle broken but can open rear doors

Fail 20 Aug 2011 81,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside outer door sill starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisy

rear door handle broken but can open rear doors

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,063 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 80,063 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,965 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 78,965 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

patches of corrosion to underside of vehicle

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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F335 PYP is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F335 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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What year was F335 PYP registered?

F335 PYP is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is F335 PYP safe to buy?

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