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F41 HTA

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF41 HTA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,552 miles

play in n/s/f ball joint

corosion on underside

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corosion on body

rear body box section badly rusted

Fail 18 Mar 2009 83,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corosion on body

corosion on underside

play in n/s/f ball joint

rear body box section badly rusted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 81,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corosion on body and underside

oil leak on engine

stone chip on screen

Fail 27 Mar 2008 81,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corosion on body and underside

oil leak on engine

stone chip on screen

wipers perished

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,557 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 79,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corosion on body

corosion on underside

o/s/f tyre getting low

seat belts worn

Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,848 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corosion on doors and arches

corosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2006 76,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion on doors and arches

corosion on 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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F41 HTA is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F41 HTA, 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 F41 HTA registered?

F41 HTA is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 24 October 1988.

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