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F349 MJU

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,619 mi
Last recorded109,619 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 MJU
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2006 109,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 109,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F349 MJU is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F349 MJU, 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 F349 MJU registered?

F349 MJU is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 17 October 1988.

Is F349 MJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F349 MJU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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