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F660 FNB

1988 Austin Maestro City X

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,134 mi
Last recorded46,134 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City X46,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF660 FNB
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City X
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,437 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steeriong and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

nails in rear o/sn/s tyres. slight play in o/sn/s top strut bushes

slight lift in steering wheel shaft. under floors,chassis rails ,steering and suspension mountains.jacking points,front ,rear subframes and mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 35,437 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all steeriong and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

nails in rear o/sn/s tyres. slight play in o/sn/s top strut bushes

slight lift in steering wheel shaft. under floors,chassis rails ,steering and suspension mountains.jacking points,front ,rear subframes and mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,031 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 29,031 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,353 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City X?

Based on 730 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
950
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
fog lamp not working 25
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F660 FNB is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 46,877 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 X fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F660 FNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F660 FNB registered?

F660 FNB is a 1988 Austin Maestro City X, first registered on 15 August 1988.

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