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F340 YDW

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,318 mi
Last recorded76,318 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF340 YDW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,318 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,030 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 76,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 75,653 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 75,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,350 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 74,349 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,778 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 71,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,425 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,163 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2007 58,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 54,014 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 54,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hazard switch operation poor

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

Nearside and offside wipers juddering on upward sweep

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

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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F340 YDW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F340 YDW, 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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F340 YDW is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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