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F610 HEC

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,226 mi
Last recorded161,226 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF610 HEC
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2012 161,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s hand brake effy lower than o/s

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Oct 2011 147,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 134,694 miles

rear tyres tread low

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 10 Oct 2009 121,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rack end has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2008 108,421 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 94,899 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 82,018 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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F610 HEC is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F610 HEC, 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 F610 HEC registered?

F610 HEC is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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