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F713 SAR

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,931 mi
Last recorded195,931 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF713 SAR
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2019 195,931 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 195,563 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 194,397 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 193,655 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 192,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 190,231 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 187,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 185,655 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 184,422 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 182,932 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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F713 SAR is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F713 SAR, 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 F713 SAR registered?

F713 SAR is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F713 SAR safe to buy?

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