MOT Status
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129,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cap is missing off the hazard switch
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear doors are slightly corroded
nearside and offside sills have been previously repaired
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Cap is missing off the hazard switch
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear doors are slightly corroded
nearside and offside sills have been previously repaired
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard switch slightly broken
Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area by brake pipe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Been coated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside inner wheel arches have been repaired and sealed
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Been Coated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside inner wheel arch has been repaired and sealed
Offside rear bumper slightly corroded but not leaving sharp edges
Offside rear wheel arch and nearside front wheel arch have surface corrosion but no sharp edges
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear doors have surface corrosion and bottom of doors
nearside and offside outer sills have been extensively patched and sealed
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard switch slightly broken
Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area by brake pipe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Been coated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside inner wheel arches have been repaired and sealed
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Been Coated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside inner wheel arch has been repaired and sealed
Offside rear bumper slightly corroded but not leaving sharp edges
Offside rear wheel arch and nearside front wheel arch have surface corrosion but no sharp edges
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear doors have surface corrosion and bottom of doors
nearside and offside outer sills have been extensively patched and sealed
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes slightly binding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tread on nearside rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Some brake pipes painted .
Very slight play in steering rack on offside.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Maestro 500 City?
Based on 2,639 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F918 RYW is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 F918 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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F918 RYW is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 26 May 1989.
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