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F508 KPN

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,590 mi
Last recorded61,590 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF508 KPN
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 61,590 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 61,590 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,498 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,234 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 61,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 60,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,796 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.46% (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1759ppm (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,407 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,856 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 58,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,411 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,115 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 45,226 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,376 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 35,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brakes have an 6% imbalance

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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F508 KPN is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 F508 KPN, 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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F508 KPN is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 13 December 1988.

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