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F638 AAX

1988 Austin Maestro 500 City

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

123,020 mi
Last recorded123,020 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City84,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF638 AAX
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2007 123,020 miles

yes

Fail 3 Jan 2007 123,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 123,009 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 123,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion nsf sill requires attention

nsr bump stop rubber missing mounting corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2005 122,207 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 122,204 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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F638 AAX is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 84,639 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 F638 AAX, 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 38 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 F638 AAX registered?

F638 AAX is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F638 AAX safe to buy?

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