MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,728 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
battery insecure
slightly low effort n/s park brake
welding to a low standard
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?
Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F38 KYJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey 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 F38 KYJ, 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 F38 KYJ registered?
F38 KYJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 22 December 1988.
Is F38 KYJ safe to buy?
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