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F586 SHV

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,958 mi
Last recorded31,958 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF586 SHV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 31,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bump stop missing and dust cover split

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing and dust cover split

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 31,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bump stop missing and dust cover split

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing and dust cover split

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 31,025 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 31,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 30,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 29,178 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,584 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 27,969 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine has oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2020 27,969 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine has oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2019 27,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,203 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlight beam slightly distorted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 26,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlight beam slightly distorted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 109,912 miles

MANY UNDERSIDE REPAIRS COVERED IN THICK UNDER SEAL (SUSPECT BODY FILLER UNDER SEALER) . also BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

Pass 8 Nov 2007 108,296 miles

corosion underside but not holed

Pass 8 Nov 2006 106,811 miles

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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F586 SHV is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F586 SHV, 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 F586 SHV registered?

F586 SHV is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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