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F870 JAM

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,773 mi
Last recorded104,773 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel128,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 JAM
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City Diesel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2006 104,773 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?

Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,775
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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F870 JAM is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 128,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F870 JAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F870 JAM registered?

F870 JAM is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F870 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F870 JAM shows 1 test 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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