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F724 SHV

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF724 SHV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2007 97,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 93,561 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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F724 SHV is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F724 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 F724 SHV registered?

F724 SHV is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 6 July 1989.

Is F724 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F724 SHV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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