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F794 PUV

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,778 mi
Last recorded67,778 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF794 PUV
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 67,778 miles

whole of underside has thick covering of black wax oil

Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 100,793 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,482 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,141 miles

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 1 May 2010 74,963 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 74,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,679 miles

slight corrosion to n/s rear inner sill

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,282 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,086 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 74,085 miles

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

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

o/s seatbelt condition is on minimum.

surface corrosion to the n/s/r chassis.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 73,326 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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F794 PUV is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F794 PUV, 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 F794 PUV registered?

F794 PUV is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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