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1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,996 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Boot split N/S track rod end
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Boot split N/S track rod end
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear arches starting to crack (filler may produce a sharp edge)
front oil cooler pipe starting to rust
n/s headlamp poor beam pattern
n/s outer sill starting to rust
o/s/r floor pan starting to rust
rear no plate marked
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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F901 YKC is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 123,645 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 F901 YKC, 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 38 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 F901 YKC registered?
F901 YKC is a 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel, first registered on 1 October 1988.
Is F901 YKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F901 YKC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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