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F829 RYW

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

141,529 mi
Last recorded141,529 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF829 RYW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2008 141,529 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

rear crossmember corroded to excss

Fail 2 Apr 2008 140,749 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general advanced corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2007 132,714 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 132,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general advanced corrosion

Pass 4 May 2006 124,716 miles

general advanced corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2006 124,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

general very advanced corrosion

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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F829 RYW is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F829 RYW, 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 F829 RYW registered?

F829 RYW is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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