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1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel
MOT Status
Mileage
59,677 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel?
Based on 328 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F88 HHS is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 Diesel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F88 HHS, 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.
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What year was F88 HHS registered?
F88 HHS is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F88 HHS safe to buy?
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