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F980 OLO

1988 Austin Maestro City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,567 mi
Last recorded81,567 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Maestro City58,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF980 OLO
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro City
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2006 81,567 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 81,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 75,890 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 75,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Maestro City?

Based on 575 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,389
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 20
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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F980 OLO is a 1988 Austin Maestro City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Maestro City models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 58,087 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 City fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F980 OLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Maestro City typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Maestro City is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F980 OLO registered?

F980 OLO is a 1988 Austin Maestro City, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is F980 OLO safe to buy?

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