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F918 RYW

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,142 mi
Last recorded129,142 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 RYW
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,142 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 129,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,275 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 128,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,149 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 124,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 124,563 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 122,079 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 121,989 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 118,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,900 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,091 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 May 2013 105,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tread on nearside rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking.

Fail 1 May 2012 103,029 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2012 103,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 99,143 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 99,140 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 95,623 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 95,622 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 92,217 miles

Some brake pipes painted .

Very slight play in steering rack on offside.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 87,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,242 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 76,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,850 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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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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