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F520 AUJ

1988 Austin Maestro City X

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

71,551 mi
Last recorded71,551 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City X46,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 AUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 68,038 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 68,038 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

corrosion - floor, sills . †front brakes binding

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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F520 AUJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F520 AUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F520 AUJ registered?

F520 AUJ is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F520 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F520 AUJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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