MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,744 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?
Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F579 RUL is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F579 RUL, 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.
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What year was F579 RUL registered?
F579 RUL is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F579 RUL safe to buy?
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