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F509 FNB

1988 Austin Maestro City X

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,080 mi
Last recorded38,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City X46,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF509 FNB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,080 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,640 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,760 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,302 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,753 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 11,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?

Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
fog lamp not working 25
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F509 FNB is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 46,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro City X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F509 FNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F509 FNB registered?

F509 FNB is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F509 FNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F509 FNB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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