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F430 EYA

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,039 mi
Last recorded85,039 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel128,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 EYA
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,039 miles

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

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

corrosion in both break pipes from compensator valves

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

corrosion on nearside rear chassis no.

slight corrosion in both rear inner wheel arch panels

Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion in both metal brake pipes from compensator valve

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Corrosion in nearside rear chassis member

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

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

Slight corrosion in both rear inner wheel arches

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight corrosion in both rear inner wheel arch panels

Slight corrosion in nearside rear chassis member

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,910 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight corrosion in both rear inner wheel arch panels

Slight corrosion in nearside rear chassis member

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,802 miles

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,898 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to n /s and o/s rear wheel arches

o/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,884 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,746 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 72,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,683 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?

Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,775
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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F430 EYA is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 128,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F430 EYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F430 EYA is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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