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F527 DOF

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,803 mi
Last recorded100,803 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF527 DOF
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 100,803 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion around centre crossmember

slight corrosion n/s/r inner sill to outer sill

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 6 Nov 2007 100,786 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 94,344 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 94,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F527 DOF is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 F527 DOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F527 DOF registered?

F527 DOF is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 14 July 1989.

Is F527 DOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F527 DOF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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