MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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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F979 TAR is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 418 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F979 TAR, 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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What year was F979 TAR registered?
F979 TAR is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 27 June 1989.
Is F979 TAR safe to buy?
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