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G303 XJN

1989 Austin Maestro 500 City

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,417 mi
Last recorded79,417 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City88,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 XJN
MakeAustin
ModelMaestro 500 City
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 79,417 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 76,522 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 76,522 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G303 XJN is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G303 XJN, 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 G303 XJN registered?

G303 XJN is a 1989 Austin Maestro 500 City, first registered on 10 September 1989.

Is G303 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G303 XJN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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