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F539 MRX

1988 Austin Maestro City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,005 mi
Last recorded64,005 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City58,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 MRX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,005 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,102 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 62,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2006 59,331 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 59,331 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?

Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,389
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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F539 MRX is a 1988 Austin Maestro City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,087 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F539 MRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F539 MRX registered?

F539 MRX is a 1988 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F539 MRX safe to buy?

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