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F837 RBJ

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF837 RBJ
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 107,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 106,935 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 106,692 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 106,674 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2020 102,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,839 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,157 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,471 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,134 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 83,158 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,370 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,004 miles

Somwear nearside end of steering rack

Fail 6 May 2011 79,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Somwear nearside end of steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 66,901 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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F837 RBJ is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F837 RBJ, 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 F837 RBJ registered?

F837 RBJ is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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