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F427 GKH

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,608 mi
Last recorded96,608 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF427 GKH
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside " A " post corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyre walls cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,072 miles

Offside Front "A" post corroded/holed

all tyre walls cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2021 96,072 miles

Offside Front "A" post corroded/holed

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear pipes to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 95,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear pipes to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,117 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,291 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,304 miles

n/s outer sill/sill back corroded/weak in places

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,698 miles

n/s outer sill/sill back developing corrosion/weak in places

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,010 miles

outer sills developing corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,205 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 89,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 89,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,867 miles

o/s and n/s front shockers slight weeping

o/s and n/s front struts developing corrosion

rear wheel bearings slightl noise

Fail 26 Jan 2011 87,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust developing corrosion/weak

front struts developing corrosion

o/s rear whhel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre and rear exhaust developing corrosion/weak

front struts developing corrosion

o/s rear whhel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,521 miles

rear outer wheelarches developing sharp edges

slight exhaust blow at front swivel and pin hole in rear pipe

Pass 3 Feb 2009 85,148 miles

n/s outer sill developing corrosion in places

rear wheelarches developing sharp edges

Pass 24 Jan 2008 83,100 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 82,312 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 81,953 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 81,953 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F427 GKH is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F427 GKH, 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 37 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F427 GKH is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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